Illinois · population 38,445
Lead pipes in Park Ridge, IL
3,121 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Park Ridge (population 38,445) gets its water from Park Ridge. That system reported 3,121 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,648, with 5,530 more of unknown material.
25% of Park Ridge's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 25%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 32%
Latest lead test for Park Ridge (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 6.8 ppb 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 Park Ridge.
Water systems serving Park Ridge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park RidgeMain system | 3,121 | 0 | 5,530 | 25% |
| 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 Park Ridge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Park Ridge'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
- Rosemontno lead reported
- Des Plaines3,075 lead + galv. lines
- Norridge46 lead + galv. lines
- Morton Grove3,108 lead + galv. lines
- Harwood Heights206 lead + galv. lines
- Schiller Parkno lead reported
- Glenview427 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Park Ridge, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Park Ridge, which serves Park Ridge, reported 3,121 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,530 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Park Ridge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Park Ridge in Park Ridge's service area (PWSID IL0312460). Niles also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Park Ridge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Park Ridge'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 Ridge 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 Ridge whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.