Illinois · population 6,777
Lead pipes in Calumet Park, IL
2,231 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Calumet Park (population 6,777) gets its water from Calumet Park. That system reported 2,230 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,400, with 3 more of unknown material.
93% of Calumet Park's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 93%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 6.9%
Latest lead test for Calumet Park (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 3 still open for Calumet Park.
Water systems serving Calumet Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet ParkMain system | 2,230 | 1 | 3 | 93% |
| 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 Calumet Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Calumet Park'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
- Blue Island778 lead + galv. lines
- Riverdale241 lead + galv. lines
- Dixmoor24 lead + galv. lines
- Merrionette Park10 unknown
- Posen1,122 lead + galv. lines
- Robbins1,332 lead + galv. lines
- Phoenix322 lead + galv. lines
- Dolton2,358 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Calumet Park, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Calumet Park, which serves Calumet Park, reported 2,230 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Calumet Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Calumet Park in Calumet Park's service area (PWSID IL0310420). Chicago also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Calumet Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Calumet Park'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 Calumet Park 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 Calumet Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.