Illinois · population 18,132
Lead pipes in Bellwood, IL
1,257 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bellwood (population 18,132) gets its water from Bellwood. That system reported 1,257 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,892, with 930 more of unknown material.
43% of Bellwood's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 43%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 24%
Latest lead test for Bellwood (2026): 4.5 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 Bellwood.
Water systems serving Bellwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BellwoodMain system | 1,257 | 0 | 930 | 43% |
| HillsideServes nearby areas | 484 | 2 | 1,491 | 21% |
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 Bellwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bellwood'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
- Stone Park71 lead + galv. lines
- Melrose Park744 lead + galv. lines
- Maywood5,058 lead + galv. lines
- Hillside486 lead + galv. lines
- Berkeley472 lead + galv. lines
- Broadview951 lead + galv. lines
- Westchester3,399 lead + galv. lines
- Northlake237 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellwood, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Bellwood, which serves Bellwood, reported 1,257 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 930 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bellwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellwood in Bellwood's service area (PWSID IL0310150). Hillside also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bellwood'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 Bellwood 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 Bellwood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.