Illinois · population 14,564
Lead pipes in Lindenhurst, IL
439 lines still unidentified
Most of Lindenhurst (population 14,564) gets its water from Lindenhurst. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 439 of 5,225 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Lindenhurst'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 8.4%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Lindenhurst (2025): 3.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Lindenhurst.
Water systems serving Lindenhurst
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LindenhurstMain system | 0 | 0 | 439 | 0% |
| Lake VillaServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Lindenhurst
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lindenhurst'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
- Lake Villa2 unknown
- Third Lake2 unknown
- Round Lake Beachno lead reported
- Round Lake Heightsno lead reported
- Grayslake175 lead + galv. lines
- Gurneeno lead reported
- Wadsworth7,322 lead + galv. lines
- Round Lake Parkno lead reported
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Questions
Does Lindenhurst, IL have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Lindenhurst still lists 439 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lindenhurst?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lindenhurst in Lindenhurst's service area (PWSID IL0971000). Lake Villa also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lindenhurst home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lindenhurst'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 Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.