Illinois · population 21,016
Lead pipes in Park Forest, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Park Forest (population 21,016) gets its water from Park Forest, which reported 9,100 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Park Forest'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Park Forest (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.3 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 Park Forest.
Water systems serving Park Forest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park ForestMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Richton ParkServes nearby areas | 259 | 3 | 111 | 6.8% |
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 Park Forest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Park Forest'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
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
- University Park12 lead + galv. lines
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
- Richton Park262 lead + galv. lines
- Chicago Heights2,812 lead + galv. lines
- Matteson580 lead + galv. lines
- Steger834 lead + galv. lines
- Flossmoor373 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Park Forest, IL have lead pipes?
Park Forest, which serves Park Forest, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Park Forest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Park Forest in Park Forest's service area (PWSID IL0314740). Richton Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Park Forest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Park Forest'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 Park Forest 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 Park Forest whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.