Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Champaign County, Illinois

How many lead pipes are in Champaign County, IL?

Water systems based in Champaign County reported 19 lead service lines, 1,781 galvanized lines that need replacing and 16,362 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Champaign-Urbana (Illinois American Water) has the most, with 1,728 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines19
Galvanized (replace)1,781
Unknown material16,362
Water systems6
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Champaign County
Champaign-Urbana (Illinois Am…1,728Philo47Rantoul14Fisher8Tolono2Broadlands1

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 Champaign County

Every Champaign 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
Champaign-Urbana (Illinois American Water)
IL American-Champaign
51,72314,962Free, utility schedules
Philo
Aqua Illinois-Philo
047299Not confirmed
Rantoul
Rantoul
14016Not confirmed
Fisher
IL American-Fisher
0892Not confirmed
Tolono
IL American-Tolono
02993Not confirmed
Broadlands
IL American-Broadlands
010Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Champaign County, IL?

Water systems based in Champaign County reported 19 lead service lines, 1,781 galvanized lines that need replacing and 16,362 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Champaign-Urbana (Illinois American Water) has the most, with 1,728 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Champaign 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 Champaign 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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