GRANDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
GRANDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW serves 5,751 people in Illinois. The system draws from surface water sources.
Lead Service Lines: Current Status
As of now, this water system has not completed a lead service line inventory. That means the utility has not yet surveyed and documented how many homes are connected to lead pipes—or whether they have any at all.
Under federal law, all US water systems must complete this inventory by October 2024 and make the results public. If you haven't heard from your utility yet, contact them directly to ask:
- Have they finished the inventory?
- Can you find out whether your home has a lead service line?
Why This Matters
A lead service line is a pipe that runs from the water main in the street to your home. If your home is connected via lead pipe, water can pick up lead as it travels to your tap. Lead exposure—especially for children and pregnant people—poses real health risks.
If you're concerned about lead in your water:
- Contact GRANDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW and ask about your service line.
- Request a free water test if your utility offers one.
- In the meantime, you can reduce risk by running water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking, and using cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches lead faster).
- For health concerns, speak with your pediatrician or contact the CDC.
Next Steps for Residents
- Call your water utility to ask if they've completed the lead service line inventory and whether your address has a lead service line.
- Request your water test results if the utility offers free testing.
- Visit the EPA's website for guidance on lead reduction while you wait for utility information.
- Talk to your doctor if anyone in your home is pregnant or under 6 years old.
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does my water have lead in it?
That depends on whether your home is connected to the water main via a lead service line. GRANDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW has not yet completed its lead service line inventory. Contact the utility directly to find out if your address has a lead line, or request a free water test.
What is a lead service line?
It's a metal pipe that carries water from the main line under the street into your home. Lead service lines can release lead into your drinking water. Your utility's lead service line inventory will tell you if you have one.
Is it safe to drink tap water right now?
Most tap water is safe, but if your home has a lead service line, lead can leach into your water. Until you know your status, running water for 30 seconds before drinking and using cold water for cooking can help reduce risk.
When will my water utility finish the lead service line inventory?
Federal law requires all water systems to complete inventories by October 2024. Contact GRANDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW directly to ask about their timeline and whether results are available for your address.