Illinois · population 4,593
Lead pipes in Olympia Fields, IL
205 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Olympia Fields (population 4,593) gets its water from Olympia Fields. That system reported 205 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,847, with 269 more of unknown material.
11% of Olympia Fields'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%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Olympia Fields (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Olympia Fields.
Water systems serving Olympia Fields
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia FieldsMain system | 205 | 0 | 269 | 11% |
| FlossmoorServes nearby areas | 373 | 0 | 199 | 11% |
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 Olympia Fields
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Olympia Fields'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
- Flossmoor373 lead + galv. lines
- Park Forestno lead reported
- Matteson580 lead + galv. lines
- Homewood3,759 lead + galv. lines
- Chicago Heights2,812 lead + galv. lines
- Country Club Hillsno lead reported
- Hazel Crest1,396 lead + galv. lines
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Olympia Fields, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Olympia Fields, which serves Olympia Fields, reported 205 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 269 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Olympia Fields?
EPA's service area maps place most of Olympia Fields in Olympia Fields's service area (PWSID IL0312280). Flossmoor also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Olympia Fields home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Olympia Fields'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 Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.