Illinois · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Clair County, IL
15 community water systems serving St. Clair County reported 751 lead and 408 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 36,311 of unknown material. The most are in IL American-East St Louis.
1.0% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving St. Clair County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-East St LouisEast St Louis | 749 | 351 | 34,431 | 1.5% |
| O FallonO Fallon | 0 | 33 | 457 | 0.2% |
| FreeburgFreeburg | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1.0% |
| MascoutahMascoutah | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.1% |
| LebanonLebanon | 0 | 0 | 1,423 | 0% |
| CaseyvilleCaseyville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cahokia HeightsCahokia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| American Water Oper and Maintenance, LLCSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| DupoDupo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| SmithtonSmithton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MillstadtMillstadt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New AthensNew Athens | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| MarissaMarissa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Prairie Dupont PWDSt. Clair County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mound PWDSt. Clair County | 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 St. Clair County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Clair County reported 751 lead and 408 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 36,311 of unknown material.
Which St. Clair County water systems have the most lead lines?
IL American-East St Louis (1,100), O Fallon (33), Freeburg (21).
How do I check my home in St. Clair 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.