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Water Quality Report

Lynwood, IL

Cook County · 9,698 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Lynwood 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). PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Lynwood water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper88.9 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
35% of EPA limit
14% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lynwood, IL tap water safe to drink?
Lynwood tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Lynwood water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Lynwood's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Lynwood water have PFAS?
Lynwood'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 Lynwood get its drinking water?
Lynwood's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Lynwood is served by one water system: LYNWOOD.

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