Illinois · population 65,850
Lead pipes in Skokie, IL
6,349 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Skokie (population 65,850) gets its water from Skokie. That system reported 6,222 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,703, with 8,910 more of unknown material.
36% of Skokie's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 35%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for Skokie (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 9.8 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 Skokie.
Water systems serving Skokie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkokieMain system | 6,222 | 127 | 8,910 | 36% |
| Morton GroveServes nearby areas | 3,108 | 0 | 0 | 38% |
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 Skokie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Skokie'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
- Lincolnwood1,097 lead + galv. lines
- Evanston9,468 lead + galv. lines
- Morton Grove3,108 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmette2,125 lead + galv. lines
- Niles1,399 lead + galv. lines
- Kenilworth245 lead + galv. lines
- Winnetka1,083 lead + galv. lines
- Northfield85 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Skokie, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Skokie, which serves Skokie, reported 6,222 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,910 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Skokie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Skokie in Skokie's service area (PWSID IL0312880). Morton Grove also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Skokie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Skokie'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 Skokie 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 Skokie whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.