Illinois · population 13,036
Lead pipes in Hazel Crest, IL
1,396 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hazel Crest (population 13,036) gets its water from Hazel Crest. That system reported 1,389 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,586, with 5 more of unknown material.
30% of Hazel Crest's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 30%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Hazel Crest (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 6.4 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 Hazel Crest.
Water systems serving Hazel Crest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel CrestMain system | 1,389 | 7 | 5 | 30% |
| HomewoodServes nearby areas | 3,753 | 6 | 593 | 55% |
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 Hazel Crest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hazel Crest'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
- Homewood3,759 lead + galv. lines
- Markham1,239 lead + galv. lines
- East Hazel Crestno lead reported
- Country Club Hillsno lead reported
- Flossmoor373 lead + galv. lines
- Harvey190 lead + galv. lines
- Thornton119 lead + galv. lines
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hazel Crest, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Hazel Crest, which serves Hazel Crest, reported 1,389 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hazel Crest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hazel Crest in Hazel Crest's service area (PWSID IL0311170). Homewood also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hazel Crest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hazel Crest'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 Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.