Illinois · population 18,629
Lead pipes in Bensenville, IL
573 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bensenville (population 18,629) gets its water from Bensenville. That system reported 573 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,883, with 0 more of unknown material.
12% of Bensenville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Bensenville (2026): 2.4 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 Bensenville.
Water systems serving Bensenville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BensenvilleMain system | 573 | 0 | 0 | 12% |
| 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 Bensenville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bensenville'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
- Wood Daleno lead reported
- Northlake237 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin Park2,345 lead + galv. lines
- Schiller Parkno lead reported
- Addison16 lead + galv. lines
- Itascano lead reported
- Elk Groveno lead reported
- Elmhurst1,205 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bensenville, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Bensenville, which serves Bensenville, reported 573 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bensenville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bensenville in Bensenville's service area (PWSID IL0434140). Chicago also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bensenville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bensenville'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 Bensenville 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 Bensenville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.