Illinois · population 18,968
Lead pipes in Sycamore, IL
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sycamore (population 18,968) gets its water from Sycamore. That system reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,643, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Sycamore's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Sycamore (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Sycamore.
Water systems serving Sycamore
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SycamoreMain system | 5 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Suburban Apartments (De Kalb Univ DVL)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Sycamore
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sycamore'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
- Cortlandno lead reported
- DeKalb192 lead + galv. lines
- Genoa175 lead + galv. lines
- Maple Park257 unknown
- Lily Lake378 unknown
- Hampshire23 lead + galv. lines
- Campton Hills378 unknown
- Pingree Groveno lead reported
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Questions
Does Sycamore, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Sycamore, which serves Sycamore, reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sycamore?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sycamore in Sycamore's service area (PWSID IL0370550). Suburban Apartments (De Kalb Univ DVL) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sycamore home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sycamore'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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.