Oak Lawn (IL) Water Quality

Oak Lawn is a large public water system in EPA region 05 that provides tap water for the 60453 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 16.89 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

16.89µg/L
6842 W. 95th Street
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
14.22 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
9100 S. Kilbourn
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
16.1 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
9100 Austin
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
16.89 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
8716 S. Ridgeland
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
16.21 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

6842 W. 95th Street
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
9.62 µg/L
9100 S. Kilbourn
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
9.5 µg/L
9100 Austin
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
10.19 µg/L
8716 S. Ridgeland
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
10.21 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

6842 W. 95th Street
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
21.72 µg/L
9100 S. Kilbourn
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
24 µg/L
9100 Austin
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
24.89 µg/L
8716 S. Ridgeland
Distribution System
7/7/2020
55 months ago
24.11 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
8/18/2020
54 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
8/18/2020
54 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
8/18/2020
54 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
8/18/2020
54 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Manganese.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
8/18/2020
54 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
8/18/2020
54 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Oak Lawn showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

EP from CC #1
Consecutive Connection #1
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP from CC #2
Consecutive Connection #2
7/7/2020
55 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Consecutive Connection #1Surface Water (SW)
Consecutive Connection #2Surface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Oak Lawn tap water safe to drink?

When was Oak Lawn last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between July 7th, 2020 and August 18th, 2020.