What was found in Schaumburg'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 | 185 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.6 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.7 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 41.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.03 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.98 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.79 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.81 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Schaumburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SCHAUMBURG | 75,750 |
Frequently asked questions about Schaumburg tap water
Is Schaumburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Schaumburg. 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 Schaumburg?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Schaumburg, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Schaumburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Schaumburg include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.