Illinois · population 7,043
Lead pipes in University Park, IL
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of University Park (population 7,043) gets its water from Aqua Illinois-University Park. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,927, with 982 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Aqua Illinois-University Park'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Aqua Illinois-University Park (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 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 Aqua Illinois-University Park.
Water systems serving University Park
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Illinois-University ParkMain system | 0 | 12 | 982 | 0.4% |
| Park ForestServes 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 University Park
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aqua Illinois-University Park'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
- Park Forestno lead reported
- Richton Park262 lead + galv. lines
- Monee123 unknown
- Crete3,474 lead + galv. lines
- Matteson580 lead + galv. lines
- South Chicago Heights765 lead + galv. lines
- Steger834 lead + galv. lines
- Olympia Fields205 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does University Park, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Aqua Illinois-University Park, which serves University Park, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 982 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to University Park?
EPA's service area maps place most of University Park in Aqua Illinois-University Park's service area (PWSID IL1975030). Park Forest also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my University Park home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aqua Illinois-University Park'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 University Park 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 Aqua Illinois-University Park whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.