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Water Quality Report

Bellwood, IL

Cook County · 19,157 residents · 2 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Bellwood drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Bellwood water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0045 / 0.015 mg/L
30% of EPA limit
Copper28.3 / 1300 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes37.1 / 80 ug/L
46% of EPA limit
31% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bellwood, IL tap water safe to drink?
Bellwood 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Bellwood water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Bellwood's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Bellwood water have PFAS?
Bellwood'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 Bellwood get its drinking water?
Bellwood's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Bellwood is served by 2 water systems, the largest being BELLWOOD (serving 19,156 people).

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