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Water Quality Report

Evanston, IL

Cook County · 74,486 residents · 1 water system

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Contaminants detected

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PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

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Above legal limits

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Above health guidelines

Evanston drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Limited monitoring data available

The water system serving Evanston is small a private system (population served: 74,486) and is not part of Illinois EPA's main contaminant monitoring program. No detected contaminant data is available for this system.

If you're researching the main municipal utility serving Evanston, search for your specific address below — the search returns the actual water system serving your residence, which may be different from what's listed here.

Water systems serving Evanston

EVANSTON

74,486 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Evanston, IL tap water safe to drink?
Evanston 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. 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including . 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 Evanston water?
Monitoring has detected 0 contaminants in Evanston's water supply: . 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Evanston water have PFAS?
Evanston'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 Evanston get its drinking water?
Evanston's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Evanston is served by one water system: EVANSTON.

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