Illinois · population 28,606
Lead pipes in Burbank, IL
35 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Burbank (population 28,606) gets its water from Central Stickney SD. That system reported 35 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 746, with 540 more of unknown material.
4.7% of Central Stickney SD's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 23%
Latest lead test for Central Stickney SD (2026): 4.1 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 Central Stickney SD.
Water systems serving Burbank
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stickney SDMain system | 35 | 0 | 540 | 4.7% |
| South Stickny SDServes nearby areas | 97 | 0 | 347 | 1.0% |
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 Burbank
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Central Stickney SD'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
- Bridgeviewno lead reported
- Hometownno lead reported
- Oak Lawn2,706 lead + galv. lines
- Chicago Ridgeno lead reported
- Justiceno lead reported
- Hickory Hillsno lead reported
- Evergreen Park5,981 lead + galv. lines
- Summit1,491 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Burbank, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Central Stickney SD, which serves Burbank, reported 35 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 540 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Burbank?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burbank in Central Stickney SD's service area (PWSID IL0315570). South Stickny SD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Burbank home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Central Stickney SD'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 Burbank 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 Central Stickney SD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.