Illinois · population 1,650
Lead pipes in Phoenix, IL
322 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Phoenix (population 1,650) gets its water from Phoenix. That system reported 266 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 662, with 338 more of unknown material.
49% of Phoenix's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 40%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.5%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 0.3%
Latest lead test for Phoenix (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 6.8 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 for Phoenix.
Water systems serving Phoenix
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhoenixMain system | 266 | 56 | 338 | 49% |
| South HollandServes nearby areas | 1,264 | 46 | 271 | 15% |
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 Phoenix
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Phoenix'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
- Harvey190 lead + galv. lines
- South Holland1,310 lead + galv. lines
- Riverdale241 lead + galv. lines
- Dolton2,358 lead + galv. lines
- Dixmoor24 lead + galv. lines
- Thornton119 lead + galv. lines
- East Hazel Crestno lead reported
- Posen1,122 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Phoenix, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Phoenix, which serves Phoenix, reported 266 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 338 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Phoenix?
EPA's service area maps place most of Phoenix in Phoenix's service area (PWSID IL0312490). South Holland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Phoenix home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Phoenix'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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.