Illinois · population 18,885
Lead pipes in Brookfield, IL
1,946 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brookfield (population 18,885) gets its water from Brookfield. That system reported 1,900 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,684, with 531 more of unknown material.
29% of Brookfield's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 28%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 7.9%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Brookfield (2026): 10.4 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 Brookfield.
Water systems serving Brookfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrookfieldMain system | 1,900 | 46 | 531 | 29% |
| LyonsServes nearby areas | 602 | 0 | 28 | 22% |
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 Brookfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brookfield'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
- La Grange Park852 lead + galv. lines
- Riverside219 lead + galv. lines
- Lyons602 lead + galv. lines
- North Riverside1,141 lead + galv. lines
- La Grange3,400 lead + galv. lines
- Broadview951 lead + galv. lines
- Westchester3,399 lead + galv. lines
- Summit1,491 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Brookfield, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Brookfield, which serves Brookfield, reported 1,900 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 531 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brookfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brookfield in Brookfield's service area (PWSID IL0310330). Lyons also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brookfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brookfield'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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.