Illinois · population 1,752
Lead pipes in Ford Heights, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Ford Heights (population 1,752) gets its water from Sauk Village, which reported 3,349 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Sauk Village's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Sauk Village (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Sauk Village.
Water systems serving Ford Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk VillageMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Ford Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sauk Village'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
- Lynwoodno lead reported
- Glenwoodno lead reported
- Chicago Heights2,812 lead + galv. lines
- Steger834 lead + galv. lines
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
- Thornton119 lead + galv. lines
- Homewood3,759 lead + galv. lines
- Crete3,474 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ford Heights, IL have lead pipes?
Sauk Village, which serves Ford Heights, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Ford Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ford Heights in Sauk Village's service area (PWSID IL0312790).
How do I check whether my Ford Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sauk Village'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 Ford Heights 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 Sauk Village whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.