Illinois · population 9,376
Lead pipes in Steger, IL
834 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Steger (population 9,376) gets its water from Steger. That system reported 831 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,614, with 0 more of unknown material.
32% of Steger's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 32%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 68%
Latest lead test for Steger (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 1.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Steger.
Water systems serving Steger
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StegerMain system | 831 | 3 | 0 | 32% |
| South Chicago HeightsServes nearby areas | 760 | 5 | 150 | 50% |
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 Steger
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Steger'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
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
- Crete3,474 lead + galv. lines
- Chicago Heights2,812 lead + galv. lines
- Ford Heightsno lead reported
- Park Forestno lead reported
- Glenwoodno lead reported
- Lynwoodno lead reported
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Steger, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Steger, which serves Steger, reported 831 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Steger?
EPA's service area maps place most of Steger in Steger's service area (PWSID IL0314860). South Chicago Heights also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Steger home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Steger'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 Steger 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 Steger whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.