Illinois · population 13,055
Lead pipes in Lincolnwood, IL
1,097 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lincolnwood (population 13,055) gets its water from Lincolnwood. That system reported 1,097 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,256, with 0 more of unknown material.
26% of Lincolnwood's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 26%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Lincolnwood (2026): 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 Lincolnwood.
Water systems serving Lincolnwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LincolnwoodMain system | 1,097 | 0 | 0 | 26% |
| ChicagoServes nearby areas | 350,531 | 10,326 | 39,427 | 74% |
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 Lincolnwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lincolnwood'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
- Skokie6,349 lead + galv. lines
- Evanston9,468 lead + galv. lines
- Morton Grove3,108 lead + galv. lines
- Niles1,399 lead + galv. lines
- Harwood Heights206 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmette2,125 lead + galv. lines
- Norridge46 lead + galv. lines
- Park Ridge3,121 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lincolnwood, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Lincolnwood, which serves Lincolnwood, reported 1,097 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lincolnwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood's service area (PWSID IL0311650). Chicago also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lincolnwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lincolnwood'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 Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.