Illinois · population 19,781
Lead pipes in Harvey, IL
190 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Harvey (population 19,781) gets its water from Harvey. That system reported 131 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,199, with 8,009 more of unknown material.
2.3% of Harvey'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 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 98%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Harvey (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.2 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 for Harvey.
Water systems serving Harvey
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HarveyMain system | 131 | 59 | 8,009 | 2.3% |
| MarkhamServes nearby areas | 1,239 | 0 | 149 | 27% |
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 Harvey
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Harvey'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
- Phoenix322 lead + galv. lines
- Dixmoor24 lead + galv. lines
- Markham1,239 lead + galv. lines
- East Hazel Crestno lead reported
- Posen1,122 lead + galv. lines
- Riverdale241 lead + galv. lines
- South Holland1,310 lead + galv. lines
- Thornton119 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Harvey, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Harvey, which serves Harvey, reported 131 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,009 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Harvey?
EPA's service area maps place most of Harvey in Harvey's service area (PWSID IL0311110). Markham also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Harvey home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Harvey'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 Harvey 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 Harvey whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.