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Water Quality Report

Lindenhurst, IL

Lake County · 14,500 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Lindenhurst drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Lindenhurst water

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

Lead0.0039 / 0.015 mg/L
26% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.52 / 10 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Copper520 / 1300 ug/L
40% of EPA limit
37% of EPA limit
13% of EPA limit
Barium0.038 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.986 / 4 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lindenhurst, IL tap water safe to drink?
Lindenhurst tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 7 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Lindenhurst water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Lindenhurst's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Lindenhurst water have PFAS?
Lindenhurst'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 Lindenhurst get its drinking water?
Lindenhurst's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Lindenhurst is served by one water system: LINDENHURST.

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