Illinois · population 1,206
Lead pipes in Hillcrest, IL
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hillcrest (population 1,206) gets its water from Hillcrest. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 444, with 60 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Hillcrest's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Hillcrest (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected 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 Hillcrest.
Water systems serving Hillcrest
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 Hillcrest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hillcrest'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
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Questions
Does Hillcrest, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Hillcrest, which serves Hillcrest, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 60 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hillcrest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hillcrest in Hillcrest's service area (PWSID IL1410250). Rochelle also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hillcrest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hillcrest'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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.