Illinois · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Randolph County, IL
9 community water systems serving Randolph County reported 46 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 161 of unknown material. The most are in Red Bud.
0.6% 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 2.1%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Randolph County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red BudRed Bud | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Prairie Du RocherPrairie Du Rochr | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| ChesterChester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| SpartaSparta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Menard Correctional CenterRandolph County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Egyptian Water CompanyRandolph County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| SteelevilleSteeleville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| TildenTilden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CoultervilleCoulterville | 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 Randolph County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Randolph County reported 46 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 161 of unknown material.
Which Randolph County water systems have the most lead lines?
Red Bud (46).
How do I check my home in Randolph 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.