Lead Service Line Inventory: CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWD
CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWD serves approximately 6,651 people in Illinois. Like all US water utilities, it is required by federal law to identify and report on lead service lines—the pipes that connect water mains to homes.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is the underground pipe that brings water from the public main into your house. These lines were common in homes built before the 1980s. When water sits in lead pipes overnight or between uses, small amounts of lead can dissolve into it. Lead exposure, especially for young children and pregnant people, poses serious health risks.
What we know about your water system
CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWD has not yet completed a public inventory of its lead service lines. This does not mean there are no lead lines in the system. It means the utility is still in the process of identifying which homes are served by lead pipes.
The utility draws water from groundwater sources. Groundwater systems have different lead risks than surface water systems, but lead service lines are a concern regardless of source type.
How to find out if your home has a lead service line
The most direct way is to contact CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWD and ask:
- Does my address have a lead service line?
- Can you send me a copy of my property's service line information?
You can also hire a licensed plumber to inspect the line on your property, though this requires digging and costs money.
Next steps if you're concerned
If your home was built before 1980, the risk of a lead service line is higher. Even if you don't know your service line material:
- Have your water tested by a certified lab (contact your utility for a list).
- Flush your tap water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if water has sat in pipes for several hours.
- Use cold water for cooking and drinking—hot water leaches more lead.
For health concerns, talk to your pediatrician or contact the CDC's lead information line (1-800-CDC-INFO).
Next steps for residents
- Contact CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWD directly to ask about your service line status.
- If you haven't received inventory information, ask when it will be available.
- Request a water test from a certified lab if your home was built before 1980.
- Consult your pediatrician if you have health concerns about lead exposure.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWD have lead service lines?
CURRAN-GARDNER TOWNSHIP PWD has not yet completed a public inventory, so the total number of lead lines is unknown. Contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Ask your water utility for your service line material, or hire a plumber to inspect it. Homes built before 1980 are at higher risk. You can also request a water test from a certified lab.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead exposure poses serious health risks, especially for children under 6 and pregnant people. For specific health concerns, talk to your pediatrician or call the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
What should I do if I have a lead service line?
Flush your tap for 30 seconds before drinking if water has sat in pipes for hours, use cold water for cooking, and have your water tested. Replacement requires professional installation and varies in cost by location.