Illinois · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Williamson County, IL
17 community water systems serving Williamson County reported 311 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,273 of unknown material. The most are in Herrin.
1.1% 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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Williamson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HerrinHerrin | 208 | 57 | 3,364 | 4.2% |
| Marion Mobile Home VillageMarion | 52 | 0 | 0 | 40% |
| Johnston CityJohnston City | 51 | 0 | 1,163 | 2.7% |
| Freeman SpurFreemanspur | 0 | 14 | 63 | 8.1% |
| Highway 37 North PWDWilliamson County | 0 | 0 | 440 | 0% |
| HurstHurst | 0 | 0 | 243 | 0% |
| MarionMarion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake of Egypt PWDMarion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CartervilleCarterville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Coal Valley PWDWilliamson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Corinth PWDWilliamson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| PittsburgPittsburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CambriaCambria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CrainvilleCrainville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fci-MarionMarion | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Devils Kitchen Water DistrictWilliamson County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ferges Water DistrictWilliamson County | 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 Williamson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Williamson County reported 311 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,273 of unknown material.
Which Williamson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Herrin (265), Marion Mobile Home Village (52), Johnston City (51).
How do I check my home in Williamson 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.