Illinois · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Perry County, IL
4 community water systems serving Perry County reported 1,228 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,907 of unknown material. The most are in Duquoin.
19% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 19%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 35%
Water systems serving Perry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuquoinDu Quoin | 1,228 | 0 | 1,125 | 34% |
| PinckneyvillePinckneyville | 0 | 0 | 1,782 | 0% |
| Pinckneyville Correctional CenterPinckneyville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| TamaroaTamaroa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Perry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Perry County reported 1,228 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,907 of unknown material.
Which Perry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Duquoin (1,228).
How do I check my home in Perry County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.