What was found in Brighton's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 102.19999999999965 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.22 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.22 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 21.409999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.3017 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.38 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0230 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0021 mg/L 14% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRIGHTON · 5,041 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brighton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRIGHTON | 5,041 |
Frequently asked questions about Brighton tap water
Is Brighton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Brighton. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Brighton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brighton, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brighton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brighton include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.