Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Fulton County, Illinois

How many lead pipes are in Fulton County, IL?

Water systems based in Fulton County reported 922 lead service lines, 190 galvanized lines that need replacing and 2,443 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Canton has the most, with 937 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines922
Galvanized (replace)190
Unknown material2,443
Water systems7
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Fulton County
Canton937Lewistown71Astoria62Ipava26Farmington10Dunfermline-st David3London Mills3

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 Fulton 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
Canton
Canton
8161211,935Not confirmed
Lewistown
Lewistown
71083Not confirmed
Astoria
Astoria
1610Not confirmed
Ipava
Ipava
2600Not confirmed
Farmington
IL American-Farmington
55425Not confirmed
Dunfermline-st David
Dunfermline-St David Water Commission
030Not confirmed
London Mills
London Mills
300Not confirmed

Systems over the new 10 ppb lead action level

Ipava (14 ppb, 2026-01 to 2026-06). See all systems over 10 ppb.

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Fulton County, IL?

Water systems based in Fulton County reported 922 lead service lines, 190 galvanized lines that need replacing and 2,443 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Canton has the most, with 937 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Fulton 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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