Northfield 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 Northfield water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Northfield 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 Northfield water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Northfield'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 Northfield water have PFAS?
Northfield'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 Northfield get its drinking water?
Northfield's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Northfield is served by one water system: NORTHFIELD.
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