Illinois · population 28,872
Lead pipes in Glen Ellyn, IL
585 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glen Ellyn (population 28,872) gets its water from Glen Ellyn. That system reported 435 lead and 150 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,889, with 239 more of unknown material.
6.6% of Glen Ellyn's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 2.7%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Glen Ellyn (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 1.9 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 Glen Ellyn.
Water systems serving Glen Ellyn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen EllynMain system | 435 | 150 | 239 | 6.6% |
| WheatonServes nearby areas | 180 | 0 | 525 | 1.1% |
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 Glen Ellyn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glen Ellyn'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
- Wheaton180 lead + galv. lines
- Lombard2,212 lead + galv. lines
- Glendale Heightsno lead reported
- Villa Park205 lead + galv. lines
- Winfieldno lead reported
- Oakbrook Terraceno lead reported
- Carol Streamno lead reported
- Addison16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Glen Ellyn, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Glen Ellyn, which serves Glen Ellyn, reported 435 lead and 150 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 239 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glen Ellyn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn's service area (PWSID IL0430450). Wheaton also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glen Ellyn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glen Ellyn'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 Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.