Illinois · population 4,727
Lead pipes in Beecher, IL
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Beecher (population 4,727) gets its water from Beecher. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,740, with 11 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Beecher's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.6%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Beecher (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Beecher.
Water systems serving Beecher
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeecherMain system | 1 | 0 | 11 | <0.1% |
| Pheasant Lake Estates MHPServes 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 Beecher
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Beecher'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
- Crete3,474 lead + galv. lines
- Grant Park2,206 lead + galv. lines
- Monee123 unknown
- University Park12 lead + galv. lines
- Steger834 lead + galv. lines
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
- Peotone37 lead + galv. lines
- Park Forestno lead reported
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Questions
Does Beecher, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Beecher, which serves Beecher, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Beecher?
EPA's service area maps place most of Beecher in Beecher's service area (PWSID IL1970050). Pheasant Lake Estates MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Beecher home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Beecher'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 Beecher 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 Beecher whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.