Illinois · population 8,737
Lead pipes in Lake Villa, IL
2 lines still unidentified
Most of Lake Villa (population 8,737) gets its water from Lake Villa. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2 of 2,590 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Lake Villa'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Lake Villa (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): not detected 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 Lake Villa.
Water systems serving Lake Villa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake VillaMain system | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| LindenhurstServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 439 | 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 Lake Villa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake Villa'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
- Round Lake Beachno lead reported
- Round Lake Heightsno lead reported
- Lindenhurst439 unknown
- Third Lake2 unknown
- Fox Lakeno lead reported
- Round Lake Parkno lead reported
- Hainesvilleno lead reported
- Grayslake175 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake Villa, IL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Lake Villa still lists 2 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake Villa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake Villa in Lake Villa's service area (PWSID IL0970840). Lindenhurst also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake Villa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake Villa'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 Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.