What was found in Midlothian'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 | 213.9 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 61.86 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 41.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.2 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.2 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.918 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.837 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0073 mg/L 49% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MIDLOTHIAN · 14,819 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Midlothian
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MIDLOTHIAN | 14,819 |
Frequently asked questions about Midlothian tap water
Is Midlothian tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Midlothian. 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 Midlothian?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Midlothian, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Midlothian's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Midlothian 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.