Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · population 14,055

Lead pipes in Wauconda, IL

167 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Wauconda (population 14,055) gets its water from Wauconda. That system reported 165 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,025, with 1,567 more of unknown material.

2.8% of Wauconda's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

165Lead
2Galvanized, replace
1,567Unknown material
4,291Non-lead

Latest lead test for Wauconda (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 9.6 ppb 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 Wauconda.

Water systems serving Wauconda

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
WaucondaMain system16521,5672.8%
VoloServes nearby areas0000%

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 Wauconda

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

Find the official inventory mapWauconda 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 Wauconda, IL have lead pipes?

Yes. Wauconda, which serves Wauconda, reported 165 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,567 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Wauconda?

EPA's service area maps place most of Wauconda in Wauconda's service area (PWSID IL0971850). Volo also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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