Lead Service Lines in WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW
About This Water System
WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW serves approximately 14,832 people in Illinois. The system draws from surface water sources.
What We Know About Lead Service Lines Here
The inventory for this system is not yet available. This means the utility has not yet published details about how many lead service lines (LSLs) exist in the distribution system, or whether any have been identified and replaced.
Lead service lines are pipes made of lead that connect the water main in the street to homes. They can leach lead into drinking water, especially in homes with more acidic water or where water sits unused for hours. Even low levels of lead exposure can affect children's development over time.
What Should You Do Now?
If you live in this service area, you have several options:
Contact your utility directly. Call or email WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW and ask:
- Whether your property has a lead service line
- What the utility's timeline is for completing the inventory
- Whether any partial results or maps are available
- What assistance programs exist for LSL replacement
Test your water. A simple lead test can tell you whether lead is present in your tap water right now. Contact your local health department or visit the EPA's website for approved testing labs in Illinois.
Reduce exposure while you wait. If you're concerned about lead:
- Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking (flushes the line)
- Use only cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches more lead)
- Consider a point-of-use filter certified for lead removal
Check for updates. The utility is required to complete a full lead service line inventory by 2030 under new EPA rules. You can ask when they expect to finish and whether interim reports will be posted.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact your utility to ask about the status of their lead service line inventory and any results available now
- Request a water test through your health department or a certified lab to check for lead in your tap water
- Use the 30-second flush rule and cold water for drinking while waiting for your utility's inventory results
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Your water utility should have records or be building an inventory now. Contact them directly with your address. If they don't have the answer yet, a licensed plumber can inspect the line where it enters your home—lead is soft and gray, copper is reddish, and galvanized steel is silver with a hexagonal nut.
Is lead in water dangerous for kids?
The CDC recommends limiting children's lead exposure because it can affect brain development and learning. Even low levels matter over time. If you're concerned, talk to your pediatrician and test your tap water.
Can I remove lead from my tap water myself?
A point-of-use filter certified for lead removal (look for NSF/ANSI 53) can reduce lead in drinking and cooking water. In the meantime, flushing cold water for 30 seconds before use helps clear lead that's collected in the line.
Will the water utility replace my lead service line for free?
Replacement programs vary by utility and state funding. Contact WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW directly to ask about programs, cost-sharing, or assistance for low-income households.