Illinois · population 21,805
Lead pipes in Blue Island, IL
778 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Blue Island (population 21,805) gets its water from Blue Island. That system reported 778 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,433, with 4,540 more of unknown material.
14% of Blue Island's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 14%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 2.1%
Latest lead test for Blue Island (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 10 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Blue Island.
Water systems serving Blue Island
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue IslandMain system | 778 | 0 | 4,540 | 14% |
| Calumet ParkServes nearby areas | 2,230 | 1 | 3 | 93% |
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 Blue Island
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Blue Island'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
- Calumet Park2,231 lead + galv. lines
- Robbins1,332 lead + galv. lines
- Dixmoor24 lead + galv. lines
- Merrionette Park10 unknown
- Posen1,122 lead + galv. lines
- Riverdale241 lead + galv. lines
- Alsipno lead reported
- Midlothian568 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Blue Island, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Blue Island, which serves Blue Island, reported 778 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,540 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Blue Island?
EPA's service area maps place most of Blue Island in Blue Island's service area (PWSID IL0310240). Calumet Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Blue Island home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Blue Island'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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.