Palos Park drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Palos Park water
3 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Palos Park tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Park water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Palos Park's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Palos Park water have PFAS?
Palos Park'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 Park get its drinking water?
Palos Park's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Palos Park is served by 2 water systems, the largest being PALOS PARK (serving 4,873 people).
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