Illinois · population 18,789
Lead pipes in Homewood, IL
3,759 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Homewood (population 18,789) gets its water from Homewood. That system reported 3,753 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,840, with 593 more of unknown material.
55% of Homewood's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 55%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 8.7%
- Non-lead 36%
Latest lead test for Homewood (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 12.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Homewood.
Water systems serving Homewood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomewoodMain system | 3,753 | 6 | 593 | 55% |
| FlossmoorServes nearby areas | 373 | 0 | 199 | 11% |
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 Homewood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Homewood'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
- East Hazel Crestno lead reported
- Hazel Crest1,396 lead + galv. lines
- Flossmoor373 lead + galv. lines
- Thornton119 lead + galv. lines
- Glenwoodno lead reported
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
- Markham1,239 lead + galv. lines
- Country Club Hillsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Homewood, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Homewood, which serves Homewood, reported 3,753 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 593 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Homewood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Homewood in Homewood's service area (PWSID IL0311350). Flossmoor also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Homewood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Homewood'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 Homewood 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 Homewood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.