BLOOMINGTON Lead Service Line Inventory
Bloomington serves approximately 77,610 residents with water from surface sources. Lead in drinking water typically enters through old service lines — the pipes connecting the water main to your home — or through brass fittings and solder.
What you need to know
Inventory status Bloomington's lead service line inventory is currently unavailable or has not been published yet. This means the utility either hasn't completed its survey or hasn't made results public. Federal law requires water systems to maintain and regularly update lead service line inventories, but the timeline and detail level can vary.
Why this matters to you If you don't know whether your home has a lead service line, the risk is real. Water sitting in a lead pipe overnight or over several hours can pick up lead. Homes built before 1986 are at higher risk, since that's when federal restrictions on lead solder took effect.
What you can do now Contact Bloomington directly to ask:
- Does my address have a lead service line?
- If unknown, what is the utility's plan to find out?
- What free or low-cost testing options are available?
Bloomington's water system ID (PWSID) is IL1130200, which you can reference when you call or visit in person.
Next steps for residents
- Contact your utility — Call Bloomington's water department and ask about the service line at your specific address. Have your street address and account number ready.
- Request a water test — Ask if the utility offers free lead testing kits, or ask where to buy an affordable test kit locally.
- Check your home's age — Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes. Review your home purchase documents or a local property record.
- Use the CDC guide — Visit cdc.gov for fact sheets on reducing lead exposure while you wait for answers.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Bloomington have lead in its water?
Lead enters drinking water through old service lines and fittings, not from the treatment plant itself. Bloomington's lead service line inventory is not currently available, so the best way to know your risk is to contact the utility or test your water at home.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact Bloomington water department with your address. They should have records or send someone to inspect. If they can't confirm, ask about their timeline to complete the inventory. You can also hire a plumber to inspect your meter box and pipes.
Is lead service line water safe to drink?
Lead exposure carries real health risks, especially for young children and pregnant people. Even if levels seem low, there is no safe amount. Test your water and consider using a certified lead-removal filter or drinking bottled water while you investigate.
What is Bloomington doing to replace lead pipes?
Replacement plan details are not currently available. Contact the utility directly to ask about their timeline and whether grant funding (like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) is supporting replacements in your area.