What was found in ZIP 60408
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3779.5 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3137 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1088 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 273.145 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Nitrite | 70 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 22.2 pCi/L 444% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.61 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 15.75 pCi/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 pCi/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.8388 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 2.8388 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.4832 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRAIDWOOD · 6,194 people · 2025 | 1/1 | 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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 60408
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BRAIDWOOD | IL | 6,194 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 60408 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 60408 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 60408. 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 60408?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 60408. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 60408's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lithium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.