Illinois · population 5,155
Lead pipes in Berkeley, IL
472 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Berkeley (population 5,155) gets its water from Berkeley. That system reported 472 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,848, with 77 more of unknown material.
26% of Berkeley's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 26%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 4.2%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Berkeley (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 8.4 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 Berkeley.
Water systems serving Berkeley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BerkeleyMain system | 472 | 0 | 77 | 26% |
| ElmhurstAlso serves parts of the city | 1,201 | 4 | 0 | 8.0% |
| 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 Berkeley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Berkeley'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
- Hillside486 lead + galv. lines
- Elmhurst1,205 lead + galv. lines
- Northlake237 lead + galv. lines
- Stone Park71 lead + galv. lines
- Bellwood1,257 lead + galv. lines
- Melrose Park744 lead + galv. lines
- Westchester3,399 lead + galv. lines
- Villa Park205 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Berkeley, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Berkeley, which serves Berkeley, reported 472 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 77 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Berkeley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Berkeley in Berkeley's service area (PWSID IL0310180). Elmhurst, Hillside also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Berkeley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Berkeley'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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.