Illinois · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pike County, IL
5 community water systems serving Pike County reported 1 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,324 of unknown material. The most are in Barry.
0.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Pike County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BarryBarry | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1.6% |
| PittsfieldPittsfield | 0 | 0 | 1,933 | 0% |
| GriggsvillePike County | 0 | 0 | 391 | 0% |
| Pike County PWD 1Pike County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pleasant HillPleasant Hill | 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 Pike County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pike County reported 1 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,324 of unknown material.
Which Pike County water systems have the most lead lines?
Barry (11).
How do I check my home in Pike 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.