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Water Quality Report

Calumet Park, IL

Cook County · 8,442 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Calumet Park 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 Calumet Park water

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

Lead0.0076 / 0.015 mg/L
51% of EPA limit
Copper215 / 1300 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
80% of EPA limit
36% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Calumet Park, IL tap water safe to drink?
Calumet Park 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 Calumet Park water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Calumet Park'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 Calumet Park water have PFAS?
Calumet Park'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 Calumet Park get its drinking water?
Calumet Park's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Calumet Park is served by one water system: CALUMET PARK.

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