Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills water
4 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Palos Hills's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Palos Hills water have PFAS?
Palos Hills'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 Palos Hills get its drinking water?
Palos Hills's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Palos Hills is served by one water system: PALOS HILLS.
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