Illinois · population 8,371
Lead pipes in Crete, IL
3,474 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Crete (population 8,371) gets its water from Crete. That system reported 573 lead and 2,901 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,556, with 181 more of unknown material.
53% of Crete's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 44%
- Unknown 2.8%
- Non-lead 44%
Latest lead test for Crete (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 2.6 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 Crete.
Water systems serving Crete
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CreteMain system | 573 | 2,901 | 181 | 53% |
| Aqua Illinois-Village WoodsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 72 | 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 Crete
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Crete'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
- Steger834 lead + galv. lines
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
- Park Forestno lead reported
- University Park12 lead + galv. lines
- Chicago Heights2,812 lead + galv. lines
- Ford Heightsno lead reported
- Beecher1 lead + galv. lines
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Crete, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Crete, which serves Crete, reported 573 lead and 2,901 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 181 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Crete?
EPA's service area maps place most of Crete in Crete's service area (PWSID IL1970300). Aqua Illinois-Village Woods also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Crete home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Crete'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 Crete 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 Crete whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.