Illinois · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Vermilion County, IL
10 community water systems serving Vermilion County reported 174 lead and 238 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,461 of unknown material. The most are in Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County.
1.4% 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) 0.8%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 34%
Water systems serving Vermilion County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Illinois-Vermilion CountyDanville | 174 | 236 | 15,402 | 2.1% |
| Aqua Illinois-IndianolaIndianola | 0 | 2 | 88 | 1.6% |
| GeorgetownGeorgetown | 0 | 0 | 1,380 | 0% |
| CatlinCatlin | 0 | 0 | 886 | 0% |
| PotomacPotomac | 0 | 0 | 324 | 0% |
| IL American-OakwoodOakwood | 0 | 0 | 267 | 0% |
| RankinRankin | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0% |
| HoopestonHoopeston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WestvilleWestville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| RossvilleRossville | 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 Vermilion County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Vermilion County reported 174 lead and 238 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,461 of unknown material.
Which Vermilion County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County (410), Aqua Illinois-Indianola (2).
How do I check my home in Vermilion 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.