Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines water
4 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Des Plaines'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 Des Plaines water have PFAS?
Des Plaines'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 Des Plaines get its drinking water?
Des Plaines's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Des Plaines is served by 3 water systems, the largest being DES PLAINES (serving 60,675 people).
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