Illinois · population 18,486
Lead pipes in Alsip, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Alsip (population 18,486) gets its water from Alsip, which reported 5,840 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Alsip's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Alsip (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Alsip.
Water systems serving Alsip
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlsipMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ChicagoServes nearby areas | 350,531 | 10,326 | 39,427 | 74% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Alsip
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Alsip's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Crestwoodno lead reported
- Merrionette Park10 unknown
- Robbins1,332 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Island778 lead + galv. lines
- Palos Heightsno lead reported
- Oak Lawn2,706 lead + galv. lines
- Worth6 unknown
- Chicago Ridgeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Alsip, IL have lead pipes?
Alsip, which serves Alsip, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Alsip?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alsip in Alsip's service area (PWSID IL0310030). Chicago also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alsip home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Alsip's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Alsip be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Alsip whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.