Illinois · population 13,846
Lead pipes in Forest Park, IL
2,548 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Forest Park (population 13,846) gets its water from Forest Park. That system reported 2,548 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,409, with 0 more of unknown material.
75% of Forest 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 75%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Forest Park (2026): 6.8 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 Forest Park.
Water systems serving Forest Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest ParkMain system | 2,548 | 0 | 0 | 75% |
| GlencoeAlso serves parts of the city | 528 | 0 | 24 | 17% |
| MaywoodServes nearby areas | 5,058 | 0 | 0 | 80% |
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 Forest Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Forest 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
- North Riverside1,141 lead + galv. lines
- Maywood5,058 lead + galv. lines
- River Forest1,845 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Park7,649 lead + galv. lines
- Berwyn10,828 lead + galv. lines
- Broadview951 lead + galv. lines
- Riverside219 lead + galv. lines
- Bellwood1,257 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Forest Park, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Forest Park, which serves Forest Park, reported 2,548 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forest Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forest Park in Forest Park's service area (PWSID IL0310900). Glencoe, Maywood also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Forest Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.