Water Quality Report
Barrington, IL
10,697 residents · 2 water systems
2
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Barrington drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Barrington water.
Contaminants detected in Barrington water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0092 / 0.015 mg/L
61% of EPA limit
Lithium10.7 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Barrington
Frequently asked questions
Is Barrington, IL tap water safe to drink?
Barrington tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Barrington water?
Monitoring has detected 2 contaminants in Barrington's water supply: Lead, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Barrington water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Barrington's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Barrington get its drinking water?
Barrington's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Barrington is served by 2 water systems, the largest being BARRINGTON (serving 10,327 people).
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