What was found in Mokena'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 | 334 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60.86 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 38.4 µg/L 256% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.075 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.871 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.0775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOKENA · 19,887 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mokena
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOKENA | 19,887 |
Frequently asked questions about Mokena tap water
Is Mokena tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Mokena. 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 Mokena?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mokena, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mokena's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mokena include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.