Illinois · population 1,282
Lead pipes in Grant Park, IL
2,206 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Grant Park (population 1,282) gets its water from Aqua Illinois-Kankakee. That system reported 311 lead and 1,895 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 32,550, with 4,304 more of unknown material.
6.8% of Aqua Illinois-Kankakee's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Aqua Illinois-Kankakee (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Aqua Illinois-Kankakee.
Water systems serving Grant Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Illinois-KankakeeMain system | 311 | 1,895 | 4,304 | 6.8% |
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 Grant Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Illinois-Kankakee'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
- Beecher1 lead + galv. lines
- Peotone37 lead + galv. lines
- Manteno2,206 lead + galv. lines
- Bradley2,206 lead + galv. lines
- Bourbonnais2,206 lead + galv. lines
- Monee123 unknown
- Crete3,474 lead + galv. lines
- University Park12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Grant Park, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Illinois-Kankakee, which serves Grant Park, reported 311 lead and 1,895 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,304 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Grant Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Grant Park in Aqua Illinois-Kankakee's service area (PWSID IL0915030).
How do I check whether my Grant Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Illinois-Kankakee'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 Grant 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 Aqua Illinois-Kankakee whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.