Illinois · population 13,529
Lead pipes in Western Springs, IL
414 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Western Springs (population 13,529) gets its water from Western Springs. That system reported 383 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,576, with 53 more of unknown material.
9.0% of Western Springs's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 1.2%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Western Springs (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Western Springs.
Water systems serving Western Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western SpringsMain system | 383 | 31 | 53 | 9.0% |
| HinsdaleServes nearby areas | 183 | 0 | 261 | 3.2% |
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 Western Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Western Springs'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
- La Grange3,400 lead + galv. lines
- Hinsdale183 lead + galv. lines
- Indian Head Parkno lead reported
- La Grange Park852 lead + galv. lines
- Clarendon Hills160 lead + galv. lines
- Brookfield1,946 lead + galv. lines
- Hodgkinsno lead reported
- Willowbrook1,516 unknown
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Questions
Does Western Springs, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Western Springs, which serves Western Springs, reported 383 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 53 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Western Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Western Springs in Western Springs's service area (PWSID IL0313180). Hinsdale also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Western Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Western Springs'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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.