Illinois · population 40,718
Lead pipes in Bartlett, IL
71 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bartlett (population 40,718) gets its water from Bartlett. That system reported 59 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,397, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Bartlett's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Bartlett (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 20 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 Bartlett.
Water systems serving Bartlett
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BartlettMain system | 59 | 12 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Hanover ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Bartlett
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bartlett'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
- Hanover Parkno lead reported
- Carol Streamno lead reported
- Wayne926 lead + galv. lines
- Streamwoodno lead reported
- Bloomingdaleno lead reported
- Roselle185 lead + galv. lines
- West Chicago780 lead + galv. lines
- Winfieldno lead reported
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Questions
Does Bartlett, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Bartlett, which serves Bartlett, reported 59 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bartlett?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bartlett in Bartlett's service area (PWSID IL0314120). Hanover Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bartlett home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bartlett'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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.