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Lead pipes in Coles County, Illinois

How many lead pipes are in Coles County, IL?

Water systems based in Coles County reported 0 lead service lines, 1,268 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,708 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Mattoon has the most, with 1,257 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines0
Galvanized (replace)1,268
Unknown material7,708
Water systems3
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Coles County
Mattoon1,257Oakland10Charleston1

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.

Every Coles 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
Mattoon
Mattoon
01,2572,006Not confirmed
Oakland
Oakland
0100Not confirmed
Charleston
Charleston
015,702Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Coles County, IL?

Water systems based in Coles County reported 0 lead service lines, 1,268 galvanized lines that need replacing and 7,708 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Mattoon has the most, with 1,257 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Coles 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 not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.

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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