Arlington Heights drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Arlington Heights water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Arlington Heights tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Arlington Heights water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Arlington Heights's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dinoseb. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Arlington Heights water have PFAS?
Arlington Heights's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Arlington Heights get its drinking water?
Arlington Heights's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Arlington Heights is served by 2 water systems, the largest being ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (serving 73,320 people).
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