Illinois · population 2,437
Lead pipes in Kenilworth, IL
245 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kenilworth (population 2,437) gets its water from Kenilworth. That system reported 245 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 890, with 0 more of unknown material.
28% of Kenilworth's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 28%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Kenilworth (2026): 3.9 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 Kenilworth.
Water systems serving Kenilworth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KenilworthMain system | 245 | 0 | 0 | 28% |
| WilmetteServes nearby areas | 1,936 | 189 | 219 | 24% |
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 Kenilworth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kenilworth'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
- Wilmette2,125 lead + galv. lines
- Winnetka1,083 lead + galv. lines
- Evanston9,468 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield85 lead + galv. lines
- Skokie6,349 lead + galv. lines
- Glencoe528 lead + galv. lines
- Morton Grove3,108 lead + galv. lines
- Glenview427 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kenilworth, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Kenilworth, which serves Kenilworth, reported 245 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kenilworth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kenilworth in Kenilworth's service area (PWSID IL0311500). Wilmette also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kenilworth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kenilworth'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 Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.