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Water Quality Report

Forest View, IL

Cook County · 800 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Forest View 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).

Contaminants detected in Forest View water

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

Lead0.0062 / 0.015 mg/L
41% of EPA limit
Copper5.9 / 1300 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
49% of EPA limit
29% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forest View, IL tap water safe to drink?
Forest View 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 Forest View water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Forest View's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Forest View get its drinking water?
Forest View's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Forest View is served by one water system: FOREST VIEW.

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