Illinois · population 8,720
Lead pipes in Glencoe, IL
528 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glencoe (population 8,720) gets its water from Glencoe. That system reported 528 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,073, with 24 more of unknown material.
17% of Glencoe's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 17%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.8%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Glencoe (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 6.9 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 Glencoe.
Water systems serving Glencoe
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 Glencoe
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glencoe'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
- Winnetka1,083 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield85 lead + galv. lines
- Northbrook314 lead + galv. lines
- Kenilworth245 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Park1,773 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmette2,125 lead + galv. lines
- Glenview427 lead + galv. lines
- Deerfield276 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Glencoe, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Glencoe, which serves Glencoe, reported 528 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glencoe?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glencoe in Glencoe's service area (PWSID IL0310990). Winnetka also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glencoe home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glencoe'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 Glencoe 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 Glencoe whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.