Skip to content

Water Quality Report

North Riverside, IL

Cook County · 7,071 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

North Riverside 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 North Riverside water

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

Lead0.0074 / 0.015 mg/L
49% of EPA limit
Copper22 / 1300 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes24.1 / 80 ug/L
30% of EPA limit
24% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate810 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Other cities in Cook County

Water quality reports for nearby Illinois communities.

Frequently asked questions

Is North Riverside, IL tap water safe to drink?
North Riverside 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 North Riverside water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in North Riverside'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 North Riverside water have PFAS?
North Riverside'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 North Riverside get its drinking water?
North Riverside's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. North Riverside is served by one water system: NORTH RIVERSIDE.

Check your water quality

Enter your address for a detailed report specific to your water system.

On a private well? Search your address for nearby groundwater monitoring data.

Free water assessment in North Riverside.

Schedule an onsite consultation.