Illinois · population 44,490
Lead pipes in Lombard, IL
2,212 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lombard (population 44,490) gets its water from Lombard. That system reported 1,335 lead and 877 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,270, with 0 more of unknown material.
14% of Lombard's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Lombard (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 10.6 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, 1 still open for Lombard.
Water systems serving Lombard
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LombardMain system | 1,335 | 877 | 0 | 14% |
| Glen EllynServes nearby areas | 435 | 150 | 239 | 6.6% |
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 Lombard
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lombard'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
- Villa Park205 lead + galv. lines
- Glen Ellyn585 lead + galv. lines
- Oakbrook Terraceno lead reported
- Addison16 lead + galv. lines
- Elmhurst1,205 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Brook9 lead + galv. lines
- Glendale Heightsno lead reported
- Wheaton180 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lombard, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Lombard, which serves Lombard, reported 1,335 lead and 877 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lombard?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lombard in Lombard's service area (PWSID IL0430600). Glen Ellyn also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lombard home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lombard'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 Lombard 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 Lombard whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.