Harwood Heights drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 1 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Harwood Heights water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Harwood Heights 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. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 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 Harwood Heights water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Harwood Heights's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Harwood Heights water have PFAS?
Harwood Heights'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 Harwood Heights get its drinking water?
Harwood Heights's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Harwood Heights is served by one water system: HARWOOD HEIGHTS.
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