Illinois · population 5,358
Lead pipes in Highwood, IL
271 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Highwood (population 5,358) gets its water from Highwood. That system reported 271 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,137, with 9 more of unknown material.
24% of Highwood's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 24%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0.8%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Highwood (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 76 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, 2 still open for Highwood.
Water systems serving Highwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HighwoodMain system | 271 | 0 | 9 | 24% |
| Highland ParkServes nearby areas | 1,740 | 33 | 1 | 17% |
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 Highwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Highwood'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
- Highland Park1,773 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Forest250 lead + galv. lines
- Bannockburn1 lead + galv. lines
- Deerfield276 lead + galv. lines
- Riverwoodsno lead reported
- Lincolnshireno lead reported
- Northbrook314 lead + galv. lines
- Glencoe528 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Highwood, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Highwood, which serves Highwood, reported 271 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Highwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Highwood in Highwood's service area (PWSID IL0970550). Highland Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Highwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Highwood'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 Highwood 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 Highwood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.