Illinois · population 13,870
Lead pipes in Midlothian, IL
568 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Midlothian (population 13,870) gets its water from Midlothian. That system reported 538 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,743, with 2,880 more of unknown material.
12% of Midlothian's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Midlothian (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 8.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Midlothian.
Water systems serving Midlothian
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidlothianMain system | 538 | 30 | 2,880 | 12% |
| CrestwoodServes 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 Midlothian
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Midlothian'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
- Robbins1,332 lead + galv. lines
- Crestwoodno lead reported
- Oak Forest5 lead + galv. lines
- Posen1,122 lead + galv. lines
- Markham1,239 lead + galv. lines
- Dixmoor24 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Island778 lead + galv. lines
- Alsipno lead reported
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Questions
Does Midlothian, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Midlothian, which serves Midlothian, reported 538 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,880 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Midlothian?
EPA's service area maps place most of Midlothian in Midlothian's service area (PWSID IL0311920). Crestwood also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Midlothian home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Midlothian'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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.