Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Tazewell County, Illinois

How many lead pipes are in Tazewell County, IL?

Water systems based in Tazewell County reported 249 lead service lines, 2,613 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,942 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Pekin (Illinois American Water) has the most, with 2,520 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines249
Galvanized (replace)2,613
Unknown material5,942
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Tazewell County
Pekin (Illinois American Wate…2,520East Peoria214Delavan51South Pekin50Morton27

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 Tazewell County

Every Tazewell 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
Pekin (Illinois American Water)
IL American-Pekin
362,4845,668Free, utility schedules
East Peoria
East Peoria
162524Not confirmed
Delavan
Delavan
5100Not confirmed
South Pekin
South Pekin
050244Not confirmed
Morton
Morton
02726Not confirmed

Get lead line replacement quotes in Tazewell County

Compare prices from licensed local plumbers who replace water service lines. Useful if your utility's program doesn't cover you, has a long wait, or you need the work done sooner.

Enter a phone number or an email. Free, no obligation.

Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Tazewell County, IL?

Water systems based in Tazewell County reported 249 lead service lines, 2,613 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,942 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Pekin (Illinois American Water) has the most, with 2,520 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Tazewell 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 Tazewell 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.

Other Illinois counties

Cook CountyKane CountyWinnebago CountyLake CountyPeoria CountyDupage CountyMacon CountyRock Island CountyMcLean CountyMorgan CountyWill CountyMcHenry CountyIllinois →