Illinois · population 4,287
Lead pipes in Lakewood, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Lakewood (population 4,287) gets its water from Lakewood, which reported 1,105 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Lakewood'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%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Lakewood (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 3.7 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 Lakewood.
Water systems serving Lakewood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LakewoodMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Crystal LakeServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,422 | 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 Lakewood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lakewood'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
- Crystal Lake1,422 unknown
- Lake in the Hillsno lead reported
- Huntley14 lead + galv. lines
- Algonquinno lead reported
- Prairie Grove1,422 unknown
- Bull Valley304 lead + galv. lines
- Cary2 lead + galv. lines
- Oakwood Hills78 unknown
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Questions
Does Lakewood, IL have lead pipes?
Lakewood, which serves Lakewood, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Lakewood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lakewood in Lakewood's service area (PWSID IL1115760). Crystal Lake also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lakewood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lakewood'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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.