Illinois · population 46,108
Lead pipes in Elmhurst, IL
1,205 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elmhurst (population 46,108) gets its water from Elmhurst. That system reported 1,201 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,127, with 0 more of unknown material.
8.0% of Elmhurst's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 7.9%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Elmhurst (2026): 5.5 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 Elmhurst.
Water systems serving Elmhurst
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElmhurstMain system | 1,201 | 4 | 0 | 8.0% |
| Villa ParkServes nearby areas | 161 | 44 | 6,063 | 2.9% |
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 Elmhurst
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elmhurst'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
- Berkeley472 lead + galv. lines
- Villa Park205 lead + galv. lines
- Northlake237 lead + galv. lines
- Hillside486 lead + galv. lines
- Stone Park71 lead + galv. lines
- Oakbrook Terraceno lead reported
- Bellwood1,257 lead + galv. lines
- Lombard2,212 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Elmhurst, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Elmhurst, which serves Elmhurst, reported 1,201 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elmhurst?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elmhurst in Elmhurst's service area (PWSID IL0430350). Villa Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elmhurst home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elmhurst'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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.