Elgin drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 13 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Elgin water.
Contaminants detected in Elgin water
17 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Elgin tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 17 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Elgin water?
Monitoring has detected 17 contaminants in Elgin's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Selenium, Barium, Chromium (total), Fluoride, Dalapon, Toc, Lithium, Pfhxa, Pfpea, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Elgin water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in Elgin'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 Elgin get its drinking water?
Elgin's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Elgin is served by 4 water systems, the largest being ELGIN (serving 114,797 people).
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