Illinois · population 4,747
Lead pipes in Fox River Grove, IL
563 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fox River Grove (population 4,747) gets its water from Fox River Grove. That system reported 528 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,610, with 0 more of unknown material.
35% of Fox River Grove's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 33%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Fox River Grove (2026): 6.4 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, 1 health-based for Fox River Grove.
Water systems serving Fox River Grove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River GroveMain system | 528 | 35 | 0 | 35% |
| CaryServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Fox River Grove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fox River Grove'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
- Cary2 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Barringtonno lead reported
- Port Barringtonno lead reported
- Tower Lakesno lead reported
- Oakwood Hills78 unknown
- Barrington Hills47 lead + galv. lines
- North Barrington26 lead + galv. lines
- Lake in the Hillsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Fox River Grove, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Fox River Grove, which serves Fox River Grove, reported 528 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fox River Grove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fox River Grove in Fox River Grove's service area (PWSID IL1110200). Cary also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fox River Grove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fox River Grove'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 Fox River Grove 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 Fox River Grove whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.