Illinois · population 12,504
Lead pipes in Richton Park, IL
262 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Richton Park (population 12,504) gets its water from Richton Park. That system reported 259 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,877, with 111 more of unknown material.
6.8% of Richton Park's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.7%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 2.9%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Richton Park (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 7 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 3 health-based, 1 still open for Richton Park.
Water systems serving Richton Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton ParkMain system | 259 | 3 | 111 | 6.8% |
| Aqua Illinois-University ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 12 | 982 | 0.4% |
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 Richton Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Richton Park'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
- Matteson580 lead + galv. lines
- University Park12 lead + galv. lines
- Park Forestno lead reported
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
- Monee123 unknown
- Flossmoor373 lead + galv. lines
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
- Country Club Hillsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Richton Park, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Richton Park, which serves Richton Park, reported 259 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 111 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Richton Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of Richton Park in Richton Park's service area (PWSID IL0312550). Aqua Illinois-University Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Richton Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Richton Park'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 Richton Park 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 Richton Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.