Illinois · population 55,152
Lead pipes in Berwyn, IL
10,828 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Berwyn (population 55,152) gets its water from Berwyn. That system reported 10,527 lead and 301 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,512, with 174 more of unknown material.
80% of Berwyn's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 78%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Berwyn (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based for Berwyn.
Water systems serving Berwyn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BerwynMain system | 10,527 | 301 | 174 | 80% |
| RiversideServes nearby areas | 1,114 | 27 | 157 | 38% |
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 Berwyn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Berwyn'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
- Riverside219 lead + galv. lines
- Cicero13,039 lead + galv. lines
- North Riverside1,141 lead + galv. lines
- Stickney136 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Park2,548 lead + galv. lines
- Lyons602 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Park7,649 lead + galv. lines
- Brookfield1,946 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Berwyn, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Berwyn, which serves Berwyn, reported 10,527 lead and 301 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 174 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Berwyn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Berwyn in Berwyn's service area (PWSID IL0310210). Riverside also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Berwyn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Berwyn'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 Berwyn 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 Berwyn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.