Lead Pipe Map

Illinois · 57 community water systems

Lead pipes in Lake County, IL

57 community water systems serving Lake County reported 13,863 lead and 181 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,662 of unknown material. The most are in Waukegan.

7.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

13,863Lead
181Galvanized, replace
10,662Unknown
166,438Non-lead

Water systems serving Lake County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
WaukeganWaukegan7,2606268635%87,149
AntiochAntioch1,9100028%14,175
Highland ParkHighland Park1,74033117%30,176
North ChicagoNorth Chicago84904,80415%16,813
BarringtonBarrington4221009.8%10,327
LibertyvilleLibertyville31005754.2%20,500
DeerfieldDeerfield27601,3964.3%19,196
HighwoodHighwood2710924%5,335
Lake ForestLake Forest2500313.6%19,642
GrayslakeGrays Lake175052.3%21,248
WaucondaWauconda16521,5672.8%15,349
Lake BluffLake Bluff109025.5%5,600
MundeleinMundelein4652320.9%31,500
ZionZion251600.6%24,442
Lake ZurichLake Zurich242280.4%19,759
Round LakeRound Lake140190.3%18,430
Winthrop HarborWinthrop Harbor1308040.6%6,565
IL American-Del-MarLake County04124.9%300
West Shore Park SubdivisionLake County20161.1%590
Towners SubdivisionLake County1091.6%206
BannockburnBannockburn1000.4%1,013
LindenhurstLindenhurst004390%14,500
Schwermanns 2nd and 3rd WTR BRDLake County00730%285
Aqua Illinois-Hawthorn WoodsLake County00650%3,065
Aqua Illinois-Fairhaven EstatesLake County00600%225
IL American-Harbor RidgeLake County00170%1,064
IL American-ValentineLake County0080%252
Lake VillaLake Villa0020%8,829
IL American-Char-MarLake County0020%186
Vernon Hills - Lake Co PWVernon Hills0000%33,207
GurneeGurnee0000%30,193
Round Lake BeachRound Lake Beach0000%27,200
Great Lakes Naval Training StationNorth Chicago0000%23,000
Wildwood Subdivision - Lake Co PWLake County0000%14,073
Fox LakeFox Lake0000%11,780
Beach ParkBeach Park0000%8,710
Island LakeIsland Lake0000%8,066
LincolnshireLincolnshire0000%7,940
VoloVolo0000%6,629
Grandwood Park Subdivision - Lake Co PWLake County0000%5,751
Park CityPark City0000%5,425
Round Lake ParkRound Lake Park000–4,900
LCPW - Pekara SubdivisionLake County0000%3,711
RiverwoodsRiverwoods0000%3,618
HainesvilleHainesville0000%3,528
LakemoorLakemoor0000%2,720
Fox Lake Hills Subdivision - Lake Co PWLake County0000%2,628
Round Lake HeightsRound Lake Heights0000%2,622
Saddlebrook FarmsLake County0000%2,558
Park City MHPPark City0000%2,460
Lake Barrington Shores SubdivsionLake Barrington0000%2,300
Aqua Illinois-RockwellLake County0000%1,762
LCPW - Brooks Farm SubdivisionLake County0000%1,563
Green OaksGreen Oaks0000%1,470
Wynstone Water CompanyLake County0000%1,424
Tower LakesTower Lakes0000%1,372
Countryside Lake Subdivision -Lake Co PWLake County0000%1,287

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Lake County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Lake County reported 13,863 lead and 181 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,662 of unknown material.

Which Lake County water systems have the most lead lines?

Waukegan (7,322), Antioch (1,910), Highland Park (1,773).

How do I check my home in Lake 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.