Illinois · 40 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dupage County, IL
40 community water systems serving Dupage County reported 6,550 lead and 1,790 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,972 of unknown material. The most are in Lombard.
3.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 5.2%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Dupage County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LombardLombard | 1,335 | 877 | 0 | 14% |
| Downers GroveDowners Grove | 1,285 | 181 | 1,330 | 8.6% |
| ElmhurstElmhurst | 1,201 | 4 | 0 | 8.0% |
| West ChicagoWest Chicago | 436 | 344 | 0 | 12% |
| Glen EllynGlen Ellyn | 435 | 150 | 239 | 6.6% |
| BensenvilleBensenville | 573 | 0 | 0 | 12% |
| NapervilleNaperville | 265 | 28 | 29 | 0.6% |
| WestmontWestmont | 137 | 108 | 184 | 3.8% |
| Villa ParkVilla Park | 161 | 44 | 6,063 | 2.9% |
| RoselleRoselle | 185 | 0 | 44 | 2.2% |
| HinsdaleHinsdale | 183 | 0 | 261 | 3.2% |
| WheatonWheaton | 180 | 0 | 525 | 1.1% |
| Clarendon HillsClarendon Hills | 145 | 15 | 0 | 5.8% |
| LisleLisle | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Liberty Park Homeowners AssociationDupage County | 3 | 15 | 154 | 0.5% |
| AddisonAddison | 16 | 0 | 325 | 0.1% |
| Aqua Illinois-Oak BrookOak Brook | 0 | 9 | 1,733 | 0.4% |
| WillowbrookWillowbrook | 0 | 0 | 1,516 | 0% |
| DarienDarien | 0 | 0 | 1,407 | 0% |
| IL American-ClarendonDupage County | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| Carol StreamCarol Stream | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WoodridgeWoodridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BloomingdaleWeston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wood DaleWood Dale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WarrenvilleWarrenville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Burr RidgeBurr Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| WinfieldWinfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| ItascaItasca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oak BrookOak Brook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southeast Regional Water FacilityDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| IL American-Valley ViewDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| IL American-Dupage UtilityDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| IL American-Liberty Ridge WestDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Glen Ellyn Heights SubdivisionDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Steeple Run SBDVDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| IL American-ArrowheadDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oakbrook TerraceOak Brook Terr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| York Township Water SystemOak Brook Terr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| IL American-Country ClubDupage County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Dupage County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dupage County reported 6,550 lead and 1,790 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,972 of unknown material.
Which Dupage County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lombard (2,212), Downers Grove (1,466), Elmhurst (1,205).
How do I check my home in Dupage County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.