Illinois · population 47,634
Lead pipes in Glenview, IL
427 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glenview (population 47,634) gets its water from Glenview. That system reported 383 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 16,175, with 1,391 more of unknown material.
2.6% of Glenview's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 8.6%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Glenview (2026): 10 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 Glenview.
Water systems serving Glenview
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GlenviewMain system | 383 | 44 | 1,391 | 2.6% |
| NorthbrookServes nearby areas | 313 | 1 | 0 | 2.5% |
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 Glenview
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glenview'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
- Northfield85 lead + galv. lines
- Northbrook314 lead + galv. lines
- Morton Grove3,108 lead + galv. lines
- Niles1,399 lead + galv. lines
- Winnetka1,083 lead + galv. lines
- Glencoe528 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmette2,125 lead + galv. lines
- Park Ridge3,121 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Glenview, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Glenview, which serves Glenview, reported 383 lead and 44 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,391 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glenview?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glenview in Glenview's service area (PWSID IL0311020). Northbrook also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Glenview home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glenview'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 Glenview 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 Glenview whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.