Illinois · population 24,467
Lead pipes in Morton Grove, IL
3,108 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Morton Grove (population 24,467) gets its water from Morton Grove. That system reported 3,108 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,278, with 0 more of unknown material.
38% of Morton Grove's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 38%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Morton Grove (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 17.4 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 Morton Grove.
Water systems serving Morton Grove
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton GroveMain system | 3,108 | 0 | 0 | 38% |
| NilesServes nearby areas | 1,399 | 0 | 5,789 | 16% |
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 Morton Grove
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Morton Grove'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
- Niles1,399 lead + galv. lines
- Skokie6,349 lead + galv. lines
- Park Ridge3,121 lead + galv. lines
- Glenview427 lead + galv. lines
- Lincolnwood1,097 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmette2,125 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield85 lead + galv. lines
- Evanston9,468 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Morton Grove, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Morton Grove, which serves Morton Grove, reported 3,108 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Morton Grove?
EPA's service area maps place most of Morton Grove in Morton Grove's service area (PWSID IL0311950). Niles also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Morton Grove home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Morton Grove'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 Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.