Illinois · population 15,943
Lead pipes in La Grange, IL
3,400 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of La Grange (population 15,943) gets its water from La Grange. That system reported 3,400 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,561, with 457 more of unknown material.
45% of La Grange's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 45%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 6.0%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for La Grange (2026): 6 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 La Grange.
Water systems serving La Grange
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La GrangeMain system | 3,400 | 0 | 457 | 45% |
| La Grange Highlands Sanitary DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 La Grange
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on La Grange'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
- Western Springs414 lead + galv. lines
- La Grange Park852 lead + galv. lines
- Brookfield1,946 lead + galv. lines
- Hinsdale183 lead + galv. lines
- Lyons602 lead + galv. lines
- Hodgkinsno lead reported
- Indian Head Parkno lead reported
- Westchester3,399 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does La Grange, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. La Grange, which serves La Grange, reported 3,400 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 457 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to La Grange?
EPA's service area maps place most of La Grange in La Grange's service area (PWSID IL0311530). La Grange Highlands Sanitary District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my La Grange home has a lead service line?
Search your address on La Grange'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 La Grange 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 La Grange whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.