What was found in ZIP 60118
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 16000 µg/L 800% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1230 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1120 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 490 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.1 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 63.9 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 57.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 30.1 µg/L 201% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 18.7 pCi/L 374% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.87 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.83 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.9980 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1400 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 60118
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERSVILLE | IL | 37,983 |
| WEST DUNDEE | IL | 7,845 |
| CORINTH PWD | IL | 3,927 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 60118 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 60118 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 60118. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 60118?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 60118. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 60118's water?
EPA monitoring detected Barium, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.