Illinois · population 76,006
Lead pipes in Evanston, IL
9,468 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Evanston (population 76,006) gets its water from Evanston. That system reported 9,198 lead and 270 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,667, with 0 more of unknown material.
65% of Evanston's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 63%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Evanston (2026): 6.5 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 Evanston.
Water systems serving Evanston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EvanstonMain system | 9,198 | 270 | 0 | 65% |
| SkokieServes nearby areas | 6,222 | 127 | 8,910 | 36% |
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 Evanston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Evanston'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
- Skokie6,349 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmette2,125 lead + galv. lines
- Kenilworth245 lead + galv. lines
- Lincolnwood1,097 lead + galv. lines
- Winnetka1,083 lead + galv. lines
- Morton Grove3,108 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield85 lead + galv. lines
- Niles1,399 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Evanston, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Evanston, which serves Evanston, reported 9,198 lead and 270 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Evanston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Evanston in Evanston's service area (PWSID IL0310810). Skokie also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Evanston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Evanston'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 Evanston 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 Evanston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.