Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 2,248

Lead pipes in Elwood, IL

1,103 lines still unidentified

Most of Elwood (population 2,248) gets its water from Elwood. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,103 of 1,103 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Elwood's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
1,103Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for Elwood (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected 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 Elwood.

Water systems serving Elwood

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
ElwoodMain system001,1030%
JolietServes nearby areas29986,1880.6%

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 Elwood

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elwood's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapElwood details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Elwood, IL have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Elwood still lists 1,103 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Elwood?

EPA's service area maps place most of Elwood in Elwood's service area (PWSID IL1970350). Joliet also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Elwood home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Elwood'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 Elwood 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 Elwood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.