Wood Dale drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, and 6 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Wood Dale water
10 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Wood Dale tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 above independent health guidelines. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Wood Dale water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Wood Dale's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium, Chromium (total), Fluoride. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wood Dale water have PFAS?
Wood Dale'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 Wood Dale get its drinking water?
Wood Dale's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Wood Dale is served by one water system: WOOD DALE.
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