Lead Removal Water Purification in Chicago
Lead comes from the pipes, not the lake. We remove it at your kitchen tap.
In Chicago, more than 400,000 lead service lines connect city mains to homes. Lead removal at the tap protects the water you drink.
We provide lead removal for Chicago homes, condos, and two-flats. Every job starts with a free lead test at your address.
If your water needs it, we install the PEL75 reverse osmosis system under your kitchen sink. As a local water purification company, we also service it for you.
What Lead Removal at the Tap Does for Your Home
Stops Lead at the Glass
Our RO systems remove up to 98% of dissolved lead. You drink and cook with water from a dedicated filtered tap.
Covers Old Building Plumbing
Lead-soldered joints and galvanized pipes can add metals inside the building. A filter at the tap treats water after every pipe.
Test Results You Can See
We test your water on-site and show you the numbers. If your water tests clean, we tell you.
Works While You Wait for Line Replacement
Replacing every lead line in the city will take many years. A filter at your tap protects your family in the meantime.
How Lead Removal in Chicago Works
A Free Lead Test at Your Tap Comes First
Lead dissolves into water from old pipes, especially after pressure changes or nearby street work. Lead removal in Chicago works in five steps:
- We test your tap water for lead, TDS, pH, and chloramine.
- You see the results on-site, and we explain each number.
- We install the PEL75 under your kitchen sink with a dedicated tap.
- Carbon stages reduce chloramines, and the RO membrane removes up to 98% of dissolved lead.
- We test the output water and compare it with your first result.
Learn how each stage works on our 9-stage reverse osmosis page.
Lead Removal for Older Homes and Two-Flats
Pre-war two-flats and greystones in Pilsen and Bridgeport often have lead service lines. Many also have lead-soldered or galvanized plumbing inside.
Copper pipes inside the home do not remove the risk if the service line is lead. Our under-sink system fits kitchen cabinets in vintage apartments.
Protection for Families With Young Children
Young children and pregnant women are most at risk from lead. A filtered tap gives your family safer water every day.
Use the filtered tap for drinking, baby formula, and cooking. We test it at every visit so you know it still works.
Pair Lead Removal With Whole-House Filtration
Your kitchen tap system treats the water you drink. For showers, laundry, and appliances, we add whole-house filtration at the main line.
The whole-house stage also catches sediment before it reaches the RO membrane.
Lead enters from the pipes. Lead removal at your tap stops it before your glass.
Getting Lead Removal Installed in Your Chicago Home
Single-Visit Installation With Before-and-After Lead Testing
1
Free Lead Test
We test lead, TDS, pH, and chloramine at your tap for free. If your water tests clean, we tell you.
2
Under-Sink Installation
Our technician installs the PEL75 under your kitchen sink in a single visit. The dedicated filtered-water tap goes in at the same time.
3
Output Testing and Records
We test the output water and record TDS, pH, and rejection rate. You keep the numbers as a baseline for future visits.
Service Visits That Keep Lead Removal Working
Filter Reminders
We track your system and contact you when a filter stage is due. Fresh filters keep your system working at full strength.
Documented Results
At every visit, we test the output water again. You get a record of your water quality over time.
Same-Day Response
We are on W Higgins Ave and carry common parts. For urgent issues, we can often respond the same day you call.
Local Chicago Technicians
Our own Chicago-based team does every test and install. We do not use subcontractors.
Why Chicago Homeowners Choose ProEcoLife
A local team that tests for lead, removes it at your tap, and shows you the numbers.
- Free lead test at your Chicago address
- RO membrane removes up to 98% of dissolved lead
- Before-and-after output test at every visit
- Chicago-based technicians, no subcontractors
Lead Removal FAQs for Chicago Homeowners
Does reverse osmosis remove lead from Chicago tap water?
Yes, reverse osmosis is one of the best ways to remove lead at the tap. Our RO systems remove up to 98% of dissolved lead.
How do I know if my home has lead in its water?
The only way to know is to test it. We test your tap water for free at your Chicago address and show you the results on-site.
How can I find out if my home has a lead service line?
The Lead Safe Chicago program shares service line information for city homes. Older homes and pre-war two-flats are the most likely to have one.
Is lead a problem if my home has copper pipes?
It can be. If the service line from the street is lead, copper pipes inside the home do not remove the risk.
Who is most at risk from lead in drinking water?
Young children and pregnant women are most at risk. Use the filtered tap for drinking, baby formula, and cooking.
Does lead removal also take out chloramines?
Yes, carbon block stages reduce chloramines before the RO membrane. That also improves taste and odor.
How long does lead removal installation take?
A typical under-sink installation is done in a single visit. That includes the dedicated tap and an output test.
Do I need lead removal if Chicago is replacing lead lines?
Yes, until your line is replaced and your water tests clean. Lead can also come from solder and older fixtures inside the home.
How often should I retest my water for lead?
We test the output water at every service visit. You can compare each result with your first test.
Can renters get lead removal at the tap?
Often, yes. The system installs inside your kitchen cabinet without changes to shared building plumbing.
Lead Removal Water Purification – Available Across Chicago Through ProEcoLife
From Jefferson Park to Pilsen, we remove lead at your kitchen tap.
Our office is at 7109 W Higgins Ave on the Northwest Side. We have installed water purification systems in Chicago since 2014.
Call (312) 889-8888 or book a free lead test today. To learn about service line replacement, visit Lead Safe Chicago.