Illinois · population 3,916
Lead pipes in Burnham, IL
711 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Burnham (population 3,916) gets its water from Burnham. That system reported 693 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,204, with 356 more of unknown material.
59% of Burnham's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 58%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 11%
Latest lead test for Burnham (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 13.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based, 1 still open for Burnham.
Water systems serving Burnham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurnhamMain system | 693 | 18 | 356 | 59% |
| ChicagoServes nearby areas | 350,531 | 10,326 | 39,427 | 74% |
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 Burnham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Burnham'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
- Dolton2,358 lead + galv. lines
- Calumet4,122 lead + galv. lines
- South Holland1,310 lead + galv. lines
- Riverdale241 lead + galv. lines
- Phoenix322 lead + galv. lines
- Thornton119 lead + galv. lines
- Harvey190 lead + galv. lines
- Calumet Park2,231 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Burnham, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Burnham, which serves Burnham, reported 693 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 356 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Burnham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burnham in Burnham's service area (PWSID IL0310360). Chicago also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Burnham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Burnham'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 Burnham 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 Burnham whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.