Illinois · population 43,072
Lead pipes in Buffalo Grove, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Buffalo Grove (population 43,072) gets its water from Buffalo Grove, which reported 12,148 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Buffalo Grove's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Buffalo Grove (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.3 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 Buffalo Grove.
Water systems serving Buffalo Grove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo GroveMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| LCPW - Pekara SubdivisionServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Buffalo Grove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Buffalo Grove'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
- Lincolnshireno lead reported
- Long Groveno lead reported
- Wheelingno lead reported
- Riverwoodsno lead reported
- Kildeer26 lead + galv. lines
- Prospect Heightsno lead reported
- Vernon Hillsno lead reported
- Arlington Heights3,832 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Buffalo Grove, IL have lead pipes?
Buffalo Grove, which serves Buffalo Grove, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Buffalo Grove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Buffalo Grove in Buffalo Grove's service area (PWSID IL0314180). LCPW - Pekara Subdivision also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Buffalo Grove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Buffalo Grove'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 Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.