Water Quality Report
Glenview, IL
Kankakee County · 235,598 residents · 32 water systems
9
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
160
Hardness (mg/L)
5
Above legal limits
34
Above health guidelines
Glenview drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Glenview water. Water hardness is 160 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Glenview water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0019 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.7 / 10 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Copper3.3 / 1.3 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes43.2 / 80 ug/L
54% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)36.8 / 60 ug/L
61% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)0.4 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Barium0.018 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.251 / 4 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Toc5.1 mg/L
Unregulated
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Glenview
AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE
80,000 servedSurface water9 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
GLENVIEW
47,856 servedSurface water7 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-VERMILION COUNTY
30,106 servedSurface water18 contaminants2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES
30,043 servedSurface water6 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-UNIVERSITY PARK
7,002 servedSurface water11 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-CANDLEWICK DVN
6,426 servedGroundwater21 contaminants2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-OAK BROOK
5,361 servedSurface water8 contaminants
AQUA ILLINOIS-WILLOWBROOK
5,100 servedGroundwater20 contaminants1 above legal limit2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-PEOTONE
4,182 servedSurface water23 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-HAWTHORN WOODS
3,065 servedGroundwater6 contaminants
AQUA ILLINOIS-TIMBER RIDGE
2,322 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-OAK RUN
1,885 servedGroundwater15 contaminants2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-MCHENRY SHORES
1,862 servedGroundwater4 contaminants2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-ROCKWELL
1,762 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-SKYLINE (NORTHERN)
1,200 servedGroundwater6 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-MOECHERVILLE
920 servedGroundwater23 contaminants2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER CO.
855 servedGroundwater20 contaminants2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-VILLAGE WOODS
800 servedGroundwater18 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-EASTWOOD MANOR
728 servedGroundwater18 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-IVANHOE
650 servedGroundwater2 contaminants
AQUA ILLINOIS-SUN RIVER TERRACE
498 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-NUNDA
485 servedGroundwater12 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-NORDIC WOODS
425 servedGroundwater5 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-OAKVIEW
312 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-WOODLAWN
290 servedGroundwater20 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-RAVENNA
267 servedGroundwater3 contaminants
AQUA ILLINOIS-SKYLINE
249 servedGroundwater16 contaminants1 above guideline
LINDENTREE TOWNHOMES
232 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above legal limit
AQUA ILLINOIS-FAIRHAVEN ESTATES
225 servedGroundwater15 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-INDIANOLA
219 servedGroundwater3 contaminants1 above guideline
AQUA ILLINOIS-HIGHLAND ESTATES
171 servedGroundwater2 contaminants2 above guidelines
AQUA ILLINOIS-SHERIDAN GROVE
100 servedGroundwater16 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glenview, IL tap water safe to drink?
Glenview tap water has 5 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 34 above independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Glenview water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Glenview's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride, Toc. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 5 of these are above EPA legal limits. 34 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Glenview water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Glenview'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.
Is Glenview water hard?
Yes. Glenview water has a hardness of 160 mg/L (hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Glenview get its drinking water?
Glenview'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. Glenview is served by 32 water systems, the largest being AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE (serving 80,000 people).
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