Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 20,775

Lead pipes in South Holland, IL

1,310 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of South Holland (population 20,775) gets its water from South Holland. That system reported 1,264 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,505, with 271 more of unknown material.

15% of South Holland's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

1,264Lead
46Galvanized, replace
271Unknown material
6,924Non-lead

Latest lead test for South Holland (2026): 4.6 ppb 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 health-based for South Holland.

Water systems serving South Holland

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
South HollandMain system1,2644627115%
DoltonServes nearby areas2,35714,62530%

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 Holland

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Holland's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapSouth Holland details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does South Holland, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. South Holland, which serves South Holland, reported 1,264 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 271 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to South Holland?

EPA's service area maps place most of South Holland in South Holland's service area (PWSID IL0312970). Dolton also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my South Holland home has a lead service line?

Search your address on South Holland'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 Holland 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 Holland whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.