What was found in Round Lake Park's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 702 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29.6 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.48 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.59 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.82 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Round Lake Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROUND LAKE PARK | 4,900 |
Frequently asked questions about Round Lake Park tap water
Is Round Lake Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Round Lake Park. 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 Round Lake Park?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Round Lake Park, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Round Lake Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Round Lake Park include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. The full list, with the highest level found 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.