Illinois · population 34,855
Lead pipes in Calumet, IL
4,122 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Calumet (population 34,855) gets its water from Calumet City. That system reported 4,122 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,728, with 1,224 more of unknown material.
42% of Calumet City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 42%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Calumet City (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 11 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 Calumet City.
Water systems serving Calumet
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet CityMain system | 4,122 | 0 | 1,224 | 42% |
| LansingServes nearby areas | 5,186 | 2 | 56 | 70% |
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
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Calumet City'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
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Questions
Does Calumet, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Calumet City, which serves Calumet, reported 4,122 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,224 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Calumet?
EPA's service area maps place most of Calumet in Calumet City's service area (PWSID IL0310390). Lansing also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Calumet home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Calumet City'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 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 City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.