Illinois · population 18,031
Lead pipes in Cary, IL
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cary (population 18,031) gets its water from Cary. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,480, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Cary'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Cary (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 1.7 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 Cary.
Water systems serving Cary
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaryMain system | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Fox River GroveServes nearby areas | 528 | 35 | 0 | 35% |
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 Cary
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cary'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
- Fox River Grove563 lead + galv. lines
- Oakwood Hills78 unknown
- Port Barringtonno lead reported
- Lake in the Hillsno lead reported
- Lake Barringtonno lead reported
- Prairie Grove1,422 unknown
- Crystal Lake1,422 unknown
- Tower Lakesno lead reported
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Questions
Does Cary, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Cary, which serves Cary, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cary?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cary in Cary's service area (PWSID IL1110100). Fox River Grove also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cary home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cary'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 Cary 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 Cary whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.