Illinois · population 32,641
Lead pipes in Mundelein, IL
98 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mundelein (population 32,641) gets its water from Mundelein. That system reported 46 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,901, with 32 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Mundelein's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Mundelein (2026): 4.3 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 Mundelein.
Water systems serving Mundelein
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MundeleinMain system | 46 | 52 | 32 | 0.9% |
| LibertyvilleServes nearby areas | 310 | 0 | 575 | 4.2% |
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 Mundelein
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mundelein'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
- Libertyville310 lead + galv. lines
- Hawthorn Woods65 unknown
- Vernon Hillsno lead reported
- Grayslake175 lead + galv. lines
- Hainesvilleno lead reported
- Long Groveno lead reported
- Green Oaksno lead reported
- Round Lake Parkno lead reported
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Questions
Does Mundelein, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Mundelein, which serves Mundelein, reported 46 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 32 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mundelein?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mundelein in Mundelein's service area (PWSID IL0971150). Libertyville also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mundelein home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mundelein'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 Mundelein 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 Mundelein whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.