Water Quality Report
Ingleside, IL
12,201 residents · 4 water systems
4
Contaminants detected
3
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Ingleside drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Pfpea, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Ingleside water.
Contaminants detected in Ingleside water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0061 / 0.015 mg/L
41% of EPA limit
Copper1.6 / 1.3 mg/L
122% of EPA limit
Pfpea0.0035 ug/L
Unregulated
Lithium9.9 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (3 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Ingleside
FOX LAKE
11,780 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
ALDEN LONG GROVE NURSING CENTER
218 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
DUCK LAKE WELL OWNERS ASSOCIATION
141 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
NEW PERSPECTIVE SENIOR LIVING
62 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
Frequently asked questions
Is Ingleside, IL tap water safe to drink?
Ingleside tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 above independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Pfpea, Lithium. 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 Ingleside water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Ingleside's water supply: Lead, Copper, Pfpea, Lithium. Additionally, 3 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Ingleside water have PFAS?
Yes. 3 PFAS compounds have been detected in Ingleside'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 Ingleside get its drinking water?
Ingleside's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Ingleside is served by 4 water systems, the largest being FOX LAKE (serving 11,780 people).
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