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Water Quality Report

Olympia Fields, IL

Cook County · 4,922 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields water

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

Lead0.0037 / 0.015 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Copper39.2 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes39.6 / 80 ug/L
50% of EPA limit
29% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Olympia Fields, IL tap water safe to drink?
Olympia Fields 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Olympia Fields water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Olympia Fields's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Olympia Fields water have PFAS?
Olympia Fields'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 Olympia Fields get its drinking water?
Olympia Fields's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Olympia Fields is served by one water system: OLYMPIA FIELDS.

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