Illinois · population 38,329
Lead pipes in Wheeling, IL
No lead lines reported
Most of Wheeling (population 38,329) gets its water from Wheeling, which reported 8,181 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Wheeling's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Wheeling (2025): 1.3 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 Wheeling.
Water systems serving Wheeling
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheelingMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| IL American-Chicago SuburbanServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Wheeling
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wheeling'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
- Prospect Heightsno lead reported
- Buffalo Groveno lead reported
- Riverwoodsno lead reported
- Arlington Heights3,832 lead + galv. lines
- Deerfield276 lead + galv. lines
- Northbrook314 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Prospect727 lead + galv. lines
- Lincolnshireno lead reported
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Questions
Does Wheeling, IL have lead pipes?
Wheeling, which serves Wheeling, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Wheeling?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wheeling in Wheeling's service area (PWSID IL0314970). IL American-Chicago Suburban also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wheeling home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Wheeling'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 Wheeling 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 Wheeling whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.