Illinois · population 7,906
Lead pipes in West Dundee, IL
426 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Dundee (population 7,906) gets its water from West Dundee. That system reported 385 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,435, with 0 more of unknown material.
17% of West Dundee's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 16%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for West Dundee (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 2.4 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 Dundee.
Water systems serving West Dundee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West DundeeMain system | 385 | 41 | 0 | 17% |
| ElginServes nearby areas | 8,221 | 1 | 1,465 | 24% |
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 Dundee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Dundee'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
- Sleepy Hollowno lead reported
- Gilbertsno lead reported
- Carpentersville47 lead + galv. lines
- Algonquinno lead reported
- East Dundee236 lead + galv. lines
- Pingree Groveno lead reported
- Lake in the Hillsno lead reported
- Huntley14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Dundee, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. West Dundee, which serves West Dundee, reported 385 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Dundee?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Dundee in West Dundee's service area (PWSID IL0890950). Elgin also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Dundee home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Dundee'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 Dundee 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 Dundee whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.