Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 18,026

Lead pipes in Palos Hills, IL

No lead lines reported

Most of Palos Hills (population 18,026) gets its water from Palos Hills, which reported 4,677 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Palos Hills's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
4,677Non-lead

Latest lead test for Palos Hills (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Palos Hills.

Water systems serving Palos Hills

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Palos HillsMain system0000%
Hickory HillsServes nearby areas0000%

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 Palos Hills

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Palos Hills's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Palos Hills, IL have lead pipes?

Palos Hills, which serves Palos Hills, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Palos Hills?

EPA's service area maps place most of Palos Hills in Palos Hills's service area (PWSID IL0312400). Hickory Hills also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Palos Hills home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Palos Hills'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 Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.