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Water Quality Report

Chicago Ridge, IL

Cook County · 14,130 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Chicago Ridge 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 Chicago Ridge water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper1.2 / 1300 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes36.2 / 80 ug/L
45% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)17.2 / 60 ug/L
29% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Chicago Ridge

CHICAGO RIDGE

14,130 servedSurface water4 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago Ridge, IL tap water safe to drink?
Chicago Ridge tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Chicago Ridge water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Chicago Ridge's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Chicago Ridge water have PFAS?
Chicago Ridge'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 Chicago Ridge get its drinking water?
Chicago Ridge's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Chicago Ridge is served by one water system: CHICAGO RIDGE.

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