Illinois · population 20,643
Lead pipes in Libertyville, IL
310 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Libertyville (population 20,643) gets its water from Libertyville. That system reported 310 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,379, with 575 more of unknown material.
4.2% of Libertyville's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 7.8%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Libertyville (2026): 5.6 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 Libertyville.
Water systems serving Libertyville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibertyvilleMain system | 310 | 0 | 575 | 4.2% |
| Vernon Hills - Lake Co PWServes 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 Libertyville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Libertyville'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
- Mundelein98 lead + galv. lines
- Green Oaksno lead reported
- Vernon Hillsno lead reported
- Grayslake175 lead + galv. lines
- North Chicago849 lead + galv. lines
- Parkno lead reported
- Gurneeno lead reported
- Hawthorn Woods65 unknown
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Questions
Does Libertyville, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Libertyville, which serves Libertyville, reported 310 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 575 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Libertyville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Libertyville in Libertyville's service area (PWSID IL0970900). Vernon Hills - Lake Co PW also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Libertyville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Libertyville'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 Libertyville 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 Libertyville whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.