Water

A lead service line does not necessarily mean you have lead in your water. However if pipe corrosion occurs, you may be at a greater risk of exposure to lead. Since you cannot see, taste or smell lead in water, testing is a good way to detect its presence.

Testing costs can range between $20 and $100 and specific steps are required in order to draw an accurate sample. Several labs in the area are listed below:

Suburban Laboratories, Inc.

1950 S. Batavia Ave Ste 150

Geneva, IL 60134

(708) 544-3260

First Environmental Laboratories, Inc.

1600 Shore Road, Suite D

Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 778-1200

Sterling Labs (STAT Analysis)

2242 W Harrison St., Suite 200

Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 733-0551

The cost of replacing a water service line varies significantly depending upon the length of the service and disturbance to paved areas and landscaping. It could cost a homeowner between $7,000 - $10,000 or more to install a new water service line from the house to the watermain.

The service line is the portion of pipe which extends from the connection at the water system into your home.

Here are some factors to keep in mind:

• Homes built prior to 1930 most likely have a lead water service line (unless upgraded during a remodel).
• Homes built between 1930 and 1960 may have a lead service line.
• Homes built after 1960 are likely to have a copper service line.

Water meters are located inside the house and are typically in a basement, crawlspace or utility room. 

At this time, the Village is responsible for replacing the public side of the service line from the water main to the b-box shutoff, which is located near the property line. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to replace the private side of the service line. The replacement program will not begin until after November 15, 2027. The Village is actively seeking alternative funding options to help our residents with the expenses for the private side of the replacement. The Village may revisit who is responsible for the cost of the private side replacement as part of the Lead Service Line Replacement plan, prior to 2027.

No. All 233 miles of water mains in the Village water system are constructed of iron or pvc pipe.

Yes. Interior plumbing upgrades may not have included the replacement of the service line feeding the property, which is located outside and underground.

Your participation is needed to assist the Village in completing a community-wide inventory of lead service lines, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency.

For the purposes of this survey, if you do not respond, we will assume your service line is lead.

Yes. If there is ever an issue that would warrant precautions to be taken with our drinking water, impacted residents would be notified immediately by a visit from a Village Public Works employee or a door hanger indicating the steps you will need to take.

The Village is performing the water service line inventory because the material used for some lines is unknown. 

Replacement of your lead service line is not required, but it is strongly recommended. If you do not want to have the private portion of the lead service line to your home replaced you must sign a waiver from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The Village will determine who is responsible for the cost of the replacement of the private side of the water service line as part of the Lead Service Line Replacement plan prior to 2027.

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Gabriel Lopez at 630-434-5489 for assistance.

If you are unable to identify your service line, please contact please contact Gabriel Lopez at 630-434-5489 to schedule an inspection. Please be advised that this will require access to your home by a Public Works employee.