Illinois · population 25,469
Lead pipes in West Chicago, IL
780 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Chicago (population 25,469) gets its water from West Chicago. That system reported 436 lead and 344 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,574, with 0 more of unknown material.
12% of West Chicago's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 6.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.2%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for West Chicago (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 0.5 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 West Chicago.
Water systems serving West Chicago
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West ChicagoMain system | 436 | 344 | 0 | 12% |
| GenevaServes nearby areas | 448 | 85 | 89 | 6.3% |
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 West Chicago
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Chicago'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
- Winfieldno lead reported
- Wayne926 lead + galv. lines
- Carol Streamno lead reported
- St. Charles926 lead + galv. lines
- Bartlett71 lead + galv. lines
- Warrenvilleno lead reported
- Geneva533 lead + galv. lines
- Batavia385 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Chicago, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. West Chicago, which serves West Chicago, reported 436 lead and 344 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Chicago?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Chicago in West Chicago's service area (PWSID IL0430900). Geneva also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Chicago home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Chicago'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 West Chicago 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 West Chicago whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.