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Water Quality Report

West Dundee, IL

Kane County · 7,845 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

West Dundee drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in West Dundee water

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

Lead0.008 / 0.015 mg/L
53% of EPA limit
Copper83 / 1300 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Radium2.4 / 5 pCi/L
47% of EPA limit
89% of EPA limit
33% of EPA limit
Barium1 / 2 mg/L
50% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.632 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Dundee, IL tap water safe to drink?
West Dundee 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. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, 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 West Dundee water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in West Dundee's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does West Dundee water have PFAS?
West Dundee'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 West Dundee get its drinking water?
West Dundee'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. West Dundee is served by one water system: WEST DUNDEE.

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