Illinois · population 3,116
Lead pipes in East Dundee, IL
236 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Dundee (population 3,116) gets its water from East Dundee. That system reported 236 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,482, with 158 more of unknown material.
16% of East Dundee's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 16%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for East Dundee (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 12 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for East Dundee.
Water systems serving East Dundee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East DundeeMain system | 236 | 0 | 158 | 16% |
| CarpentersvilleServes nearby areas | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0.4% |
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 East Dundee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Dundee'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
- Carpentersville47 lead + galv. lines
- Sleepy Hollowno lead reported
- Barrington Hills47 lead + galv. lines
- West Dundee426 lead + galv. lines
- South Barringtonno lead reported
- Algonquinno lead reported
- Hoffman Estatesno lead reported
- Streamwoodno lead reported
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Questions
Does East Dundee, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. East Dundee, which serves East Dundee, reported 236 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 158 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Dundee?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Dundee in East Dundee's service area (PWSID IL0890250). Carpentersville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Dundee home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Dundee'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 East Dundee 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 East Dundee whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.