Water Quality Report
Shorewood, IL
18,645 residents · 1 water system
3
Contaminants detected
2
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Shorewood drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium, Pfpea. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Shorewood water.
Contaminants detected in Shorewood 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
Lithium23.2 ug/L
Unregulated
Pfpea0.0032 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Shorewood
Frequently asked questions
Is Shorewood, IL tap water safe to drink?
Shorewood tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium, Pfpea. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Shorewood water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Shorewood's water supply: Lead, Lithium, Pfpea. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Shorewood water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Shorewood'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 Shorewood get its drinking water?
Shorewood'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. Shorewood is served by one water system: SHOREWOOD.
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