What was found in Deerfield'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 | 255.59999999999968 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 48.825 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.98 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.666 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.639999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.3500000000000005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0052 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DEERFIELD · 19,196 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Deerfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DEERFIELD | 19,196 |
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield tap water
Is Deerfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Deerfield. 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 Deerfield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Deerfield, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Deerfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Deerfield include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. 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.