Illinois · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Whiteside County, IL
9 community water systems serving Whiteside County reported 33 lead and 1,088 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,071 of unknown material. The most are in Rock Falls.
6.2% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.1%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Whiteside County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock FallsRock Falls | 3 | 361 | 0 | 8.2% |
| IL American-SterlingColeta | 23 | 337 | 2,393 | 4.9% |
| TampicoTampico | 7 | 158 | 98 | 49% |
| MorrisonMorrison | 0 | 98 | 657 | 5.2% |
| ErieErie | 0 | 71 | 385 | 14% |
| FultonFulton | 0 | 63 | 425 | 3.6% |
| ProphetstownProphetstown | 0 | 0 | 965 | 0% |
| AlbanyAlbany | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0% |
| LyndonLyndon | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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 Whiteside County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Whiteside County reported 33 lead and 1,088 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,071 of unknown material.
Which Whiteside County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rock Falls (364), IL American-Sterling (360), Tampico (165).
How do I check my home in Whiteside 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.