Illinois · population 3,887
Lead pipes in South Chicago Heights, IL
765 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Chicago Heights (population 3,887) gets its water from South Chicago Heights. That system reported 760 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,530, with 150 more of unknown material.
50% of South Chicago Heights's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 50%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 9.8%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for South Chicago Heights (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 6 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 South Chicago Heights.
Water systems serving South Chicago Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chicago HeightsMain system | 760 | 5 | 150 | 50% |
| StegerServes nearby areas | 831 | 3 | 0 | 32% |
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 South Chicago Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Chicago Heights'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
- Steger834 lead + galv. lines
- Chicago Heights2,812 lead + galv. lines
- Park Forestno lead reported
- Crete3,474 lead + galv. lines
- Ford Heightsno lead reported
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
- Glenwoodno lead reported
- Flossmoor373 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does South Chicago Heights, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. South Chicago Heights, which serves South Chicago Heights, reported 760 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 150 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Chicago Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Chicago Heights in South Chicago Heights's service area (PWSID IL0312940). Steger also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Chicago Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Chicago Heights'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 South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.