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Is there lead in Petersburg's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Petersburg's water at the latest test, from July to December 2025

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Petersburg

3 public water companies list Petersburg as a place they supply. The biggest is Petersburg's water department, with about 4,725 people. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 3 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like New Salem PWD supply just their own grounds or street; most of Petersburg gets its water from Petersburg's water department. Your water bill names yours.

Petersburg's water departmentabout 4,725 people · latest lead test: none found · 217-381-7808
Menard Rural Water Coopabout 753 people · latest lead test: none found · 217-632-7751
New Salem PWDabout 451 people · latest lead test: none found · 309-331-4707

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