Illinois · population 23,999
Lead pipes in Melrose Park, IL
744 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Melrose Park (population 23,999) gets its water from Melrose Park. That system reported 744 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,056, with 2,326 more of unknown material.
15% of Melrose Park'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 15%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 39%
Latest lead test for Melrose Park (2026): 4.7 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 Melrose Park.
Water systems serving Melrose Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose ParkMain system | 744 | 0 | 2,326 | 15% |
| Stone ParkServes nearby areas | 22 | 49 | 0 | 8.7% |
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 Melrose Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Melrose Park'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
- Stone Park71 lead + galv. lines
- Bellwood1,257 lead + galv. lines
- Maywood5,058 lead + galv. lines
- River Grove1,845 lead + galv. lines
- Northlake237 lead + galv. lines
- River Forest1,845 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin Park2,345 lead + galv. lines
- Berkeley472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Melrose Park, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Melrose Park, which serves Melrose Park, reported 744 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,326 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Melrose Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Melrose Park in Melrose Park's service area (PWSID IL0311860). Stone Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Melrose Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Melrose Park'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 Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.