Water Quality Report
Sauk Village, IL
9,921 residents · 1 water system
3
Contaminants detected
2
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Sauk Village drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 4:2 FTS, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Sauk Village water.
Contaminants detected in Sauk Village water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
4:2 FTS0.0032 ug/L
Unregulated
Lithium90.2 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Sauk Village
Frequently asked questions
Is Sauk Village, IL tap water safe to drink?
Sauk Village tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 4:2 FTS, Lithium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Sauk Village water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Sauk Village's water supply: Lead, 4:2 FTS, Lithium. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Sauk Village water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Sauk Village's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Sauk Village get its drinking water?
Sauk Village's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Sauk Village is served by one water system: SAUK.
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