Illinois · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Stark County, IL
3 community water systems serving Stark County reported 218 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 48 of unknown material. The most are in Toulon.
15% 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 14%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 3.0%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Stark County
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 Stark County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Stark County reported 218 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 48 of unknown material.
Which Stark County water systems have the most lead lines?
Toulon (229), Bradford (6).
How do I check my home in Stark 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.