Illinois · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tazewell County, IL
16 community water systems serving Tazewell County reported 249 lead and 2,613 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,942 of unknown material. The most are in IL American-Pekin.
5.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.4%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Tazewell County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL American-PekinPekin | 36 | 2,484 | 5,668 | 16% |
| East PeoriaEast Peoria | 162 | 52 | 4 | 2.6% |
| DelavanDelavan | 51 | 0 | 0 | 6.1% |
| South PekinSouth Pekin | 0 | 50 | 244 | 11% |
| MortonMorton | 0 | 27 | 26 | 0.4% |
| WashingtonWashington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Tazewell PWDEast Peoria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Creve CoeurTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MackinawTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marquette HeightsMarquette Heights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Groveland Township Water DistrictTazewell County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| TremontTremont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pekin Fed Correctional Inst and PrsncmpPekin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North PekinNorth Pekin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| MinierMinier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| IL American-Washington EstatesWashington | 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 Tazewell County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tazewell County reported 249 lead and 2,613 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,942 of unknown material.
Which Tazewell County water systems have the most lead lines?
IL American-Pekin (2,520), East Peoria (214), Delavan (51).
How do I check my home in Tazewell 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.