Illinois · population 3,502
Lead pipes in Wadsworth, IL
7,322 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wadsworth (population 3,502) gets its water from Waukegan. That system reported 7,260 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 21,060, with 686 more of unknown material.
35% of Waukegan's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 34%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 3.3%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for Waukegan (2026): 10 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 Waukegan.
Water systems serving Wadsworth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WaukeganMain system | 7,260 | 62 | 686 | 35% |
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 Wadsworth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waukegan'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
- Beach Parkno lead reported
- Zion41 lead + galv. lines
- Winthrop Harbor13 lead + galv. lines
- Gurneeno lead reported
- Lindenhurst439 unknown
- Waukegan7,322 lead + galv. lines
- Parkno lead reported
- Third Lake2 unknown
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Questions
Does Wadsworth, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Waukegan, which serves Wadsworth, reported 7,260 lead and 62 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 686 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wadsworth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wadsworth in Waukegan's service area (PWSID IL0971900).
How do I check whether my Wadsworth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waukegan'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 Wadsworth 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 Waukegan whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.