Oak Lawn (IL) Water Quality

Oak Lawn is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 60453 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 68 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) was 1.2 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 17.7 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 0.49 µg/L. The maximum reported level of quinoline was 0.039 µg/L. Some (1 of 8 or 13%) of the latest water samples showed levels of quinoline that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. There were 4 contamintants found in the Oak Lawn water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (4)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (8)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (8)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (8)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (8)

total microcystins (12)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Chicago-South WTP interconnection
Surface Water (SW)

104th-Pulaski Meter PitEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
6842 W. 95th StreetDistribution System (DS)
9100 S. KilbournDistribution System (DS)
9100 AustinDistribution System (DS)
8716 S. RidgelandDistribution System (DS)

Consecutive Connection #1
Surface Water (SW)

EP from CC #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Consecutive Connection #2
Surface Water (SW)

EP from CC #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

4335 W. 109th StreetMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Consecutive Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Chicago MeterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Oak Lawn tap water safe to drink?

When was Oak Lawn last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on December 11th, 2024.