What was found in Willowbrook'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 | 193.9999999999996 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.63999999999999 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.599999999999998 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.231999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.679999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.899999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.232 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.1499999999999995 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILLOWBROOK · 9,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Willowbrook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILLOWBROOK | 9,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Willowbrook tap water
Is Willowbrook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Willowbrook. 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 Willowbrook?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Willowbrook, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Willowbrook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Willowbrook include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane. 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.