Illinois · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sangamon County, IL
18 community water systems serving Sangamon County reported 1,036 lead and 1,266 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,213 of unknown material. The most are in Springfield.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Sangamon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringfieldSpringfield | 991 | 1,261 | 6,949 | 4.1% |
| LoamiLoami | 44 | 0 | 8 | 0.4% |
| IlliopolisIlliopolis | 1 | 4 | 437 | 0.9% |
| GrandviewGrandview | 0 | 1 | 107 | 0.1% |
| ChathamChatham | 0 | 0 | 2,934 | 0% |
| DawsonDawson | 0 | 0 | 778 | 0% |
| Curran-Gardner Township PWDSpringfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WilliamsvilleWilliamsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| AuburnAuburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| RivertonRiverton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| RochesterRochester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PawneePawnee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| JeromeJerome | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pleasant PlainsSangamon County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mechanicsburg-Buffalo Water CommissionSangamon County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New BerlinSangamon County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| DivernonDivernon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ej Water-SangchrisNew Berlin | 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 Sangamon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sangamon County reported 1,036 lead and 1,266 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,213 of unknown material.
Which Sangamon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Springfield (2,252), Loami (44), Illiopolis (5).
How do I check my home in Sangamon 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.