Illinois · population 23,698
Lead pipes in Elmwood Park, IL
5,825 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elmwood Park (population 23,698) gets its water from Elmwood Park. That system reported 5,825 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,384, with 0 more of unknown material.
91% of Elmwood Park's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 91%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 8.8%
Latest lead test for Elmwood Park (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 4.9 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 Elmwood Park.
Water systems serving Elmwood Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood ParkMain system | 5,825 | 0 | 0 | 91% |
| ChicagoServes nearby areas | 350,531 | 10,326 | 39,427 | 74% |
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 Elmwood Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elmwood Park'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
- River Grove1,845 lead + galv. lines
- River Forest1,845 lead + galv. lines
- Melrose Park744 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Park7,649 lead + galv. lines
- Norridge46 lead + galv. lines
- Harwood Heights206 lead + galv. lines
- Maywood5,058 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin Park2,345 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Elmwood Park, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Elmwood Park, which serves Elmwood Park, reported 5,825 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elmwood Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park's service area (PWSID IL0310780). Chicago also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elmwood Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elmwood Park'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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.