What was found in Morris'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 649.7 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9625 µg/L — HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 49 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 593 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9505 µg/L — HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 49 people · 2015 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 948.4 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1861 µg/L — HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 49 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 668.5 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 41.31 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 31.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.225 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 31.4 µg/L — RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2017 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 12.62 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 29.84 µg/L — HEATHERFIELD SUBDIVISION · 90 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 28.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.175 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 18.78 µg/L — HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 49 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 16.909 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 15.4 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the city: LISBON NORTH, INC. · 25 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the city: HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 49 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.65 pCi/L 93% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.904 pCi/L — LISBON NORTH, INC. · 25 people · 2018 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.79534 µg/L — HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 49 people · 2017 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.60662 µg/L — HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION · 49 people · 2017 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.94 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.4 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.8100 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION · 60 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MORRIS · 14,775 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0081 mg/L — HEATHERFIELD SUBDIVISION · 90 people · 2022 | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Morris
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MORRIS | 14,775 |
| HEATHERFIELD SUBDIVISION | 90 |
| RIDGECREST NORTH SUBDIVISION | 60 |
| HAWTHORN ESTATES SUBDIVISION | 49 |
| LISBON NORTH, INC. | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Morris tap water
Is Morris tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Morris. 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 Morris?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Morris, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morris's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morris include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.