Lake County Government Encourages Buffalo Grove Residents To Be Lead Informed

Press release from the Lake County Government:

June 29, 2022

Lead in drinking water has been an increasingly important topic throughout the nation over the past several years – and for good reason. Lead is toxic, and was used for many years in paints, plumbing, batteries, and other products found in and around homes. Lead can enter the water system through the corrosion of pipes, solder, fixtures, brass faucets and fittings. The amount of lead in water depends on many factors, but there is always a potential for danger with lead pipes since they are the primary source of lead poisoning.

How can I find out if there is lead in my drinking water?
Lake County Public Works (LCPW) recommends homeowners investigate around their homes to see if they have any lead service lines or fixtures. Since you can’t see, taste or smell lead in drinking water, it’s important to know whether there are harmful lead pipes connected to your drinking water supply. Follow this guide from the US EPA to help determine if you have lead pipes in your home or business.

Should I be concerned about lead in my water?
2022 Water Quality Reports for each of LCPW’s 11 water systems are now available. These reports describe the sources, treatment, and chemical analysis of each water distribution system, which includes information about lead. If a household was used as a testing site, a copy of the result is mailed to the homeowner. To-date, LCPW has had no violations for lead exceedance in any community.

Learn More
View our list of lead FAQs. If you have any questions about lead that aren’t answered in the FAQs, contact us at publicworks@lakecountyil.gov or call 847-377-7500.

This press release was produced by the Lake County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.