Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Boone County, Illinois

How many lead pipes are in Boone County, IL?

Water systems based in Boone County reported 456 lead service lines, 630 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,350 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Belvidere has the most, with 877 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines456
Galvanized (replace)630
Unknown material3,350
Water systems3
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Boone County
Belvidere877Candlewick (Boone County) (Aq…207Capron2

Free replacement program confirmed

Who pays in Illinois

Illinois was one of the first states to require full replacement of every lead service line. Each water supply must file a final replacement plan by April 15, 2027, then replace a set share of its lead lines every year, on a timeline of 15 to 50 years depending on how many it has. A utility may bill the owner for the private side only if it is not using state or federal money for that work, and an owner can sign a waiver to decline private-side replacement. Illinois EPA lends to water systems and forgives part of the loan in lower-income communities, which is why many Illinois programs are free.

Confirmed programs in Boone County

Every Boone County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Belvidere
Belvidere
2476303,348Not confirmed
Candlewick (Boone County) (Aqua Illinois)
Aqua Illinois-Candlewick DVN
20702Free, utility schedules
Capron
Capron
200Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Boone County, IL?

Water systems based in Boone County reported 456 lead service lines, 630 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,350 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Belvidere has the most, with 877 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Boone County?

It depends on your water utility. Illinois was one of the first states to require full replacement of every lead service line. We have confirmed programs for 1 Boone County utility, listed on this page.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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