Illinois · population 2,944
Lead pipes in Dixmoor, IL
24 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dixmoor (population 2,944) gets its water from Dixmoor. That system reported 17 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 782, with 756 more of unknown material.
3.1% of Dixmoor's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 0.3%
Latest lead test for Dixmoor (Jul 2024–Dec 2024): 2.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Dixmoor.
Water systems serving Dixmoor
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DixmoorMain system | 17 | 7 | 756 | 3.1% |
| HarveyServes nearby areas | 131 | 59 | 8,009 | 2.3% |
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 Dixmoor
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dixmoor'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
- Posen1,122 lead + galv. lines
- Riverdale241 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Island778 lead + galv. lines
- Harvey190 lead + galv. lines
- Robbins1,332 lead + galv. lines
- Calumet Park2,231 lead + galv. lines
- Phoenix322 lead + galv. lines
- Markham1,239 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dixmoor, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Dixmoor, which serves Dixmoor, reported 17 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 756 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dixmoor?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dixmoor in Dixmoor's service area (PWSID IL0310660). Harvey also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dixmoor home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dixmoor'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 Dixmoor 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 Dixmoor whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.