Illinois · population 4,567
Lead pipes in Robbins, IL
1,332 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Robbins (population 4,567) gets its water from Robbins. That system reported 1,303 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,840, with 293 more of unknown material.
72% of Robbins's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 71%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Robbins (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Robbins.
Water systems serving Robbins
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 Robbins
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Robbins'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
- Midlothian568 lead + galv. lines
- Posen1,122 lead + galv. lines
- Crestwoodno lead reported
- Blue Island778 lead + galv. lines
- Dixmoor24 lead + galv. lines
- Alsipno lead reported
- Merrionette Park10 unknown
- Calumet Park2,231 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Robbins, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Robbins, which serves Robbins, reported 1,303 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 293 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Robbins?
EPA's service area maps place most of Robbins in Robbins's service area (PWSID IL0312700). Crestwood also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Robbins home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Robbins'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 Robbins 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 Robbins whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.