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Water Quality Report

Morton Grove, IL

Cook County · 25,297 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove water

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

Lead0.0174 / 0.015 mg/L
116% of EPA limit
Copper78.8 / 1300 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
41% of EPA limit
26% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate370 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Morton Grove, IL tap water safe to drink?
Morton Grove tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Morton Grove water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Morton Grove's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Morton Grove water have PFAS?
Morton Grove'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 Morton Grove get its drinking water?
Morton Grove's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Morton Grove is served by one water system: MORTON GROVE.

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