Illinois American Water said more than 10% of samples from the second half of 2025 exceeded 15 parts per billion for lead.

East Moline found elevated lead levels in some privately-owned homes and buildings during a recent sampling study.

Blue Island resident Sarah Haskell said she avoids letting her 1-year-old son drink tap water, as she is worried about contamination of lead in water lines. Instead, she keeps a Brita water filter on ...

The City of Columbia expects to reach the 100 participants it needs to provide water samples for lead and copper testing within a few weeks, according to the Utilities Department. After receiving a ...