Chicago is a large public water system in EPA region 05 that provides tap water for the 60601 - 60626, 60629 - 60634, 60637 - 60647, 60651 - 60657, 60660, 60661, 60707 zip codes. It has 3 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.
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 Chicago showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <2.0 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <2.0 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 Chicago showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 Chicago showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.5 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.5 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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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 Chicago showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 9.586 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).
7435 W. Talcott Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 9.249 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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4933 S. Western Ave. Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 9.543 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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10301 S. Sawyer Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 8.09 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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6424 N. Lehigh Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 9.586 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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5151 N. Milwaukee Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 9.418 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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4101 S. Halsted Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 7.649 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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34 E. 114th Street Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 8.261 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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1546 N. Central Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 8.783 µg/L Meets Reporting Threshold
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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).
7435 W. Talcott Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 7.239 µg/L |
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4933 S. Western Ave. Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 7.943 µg/L |
10301 S. Sawyer Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 6.928 µg/L |
6424 N. Lehigh Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 7.476 µg/L |
5151 N. Milwaukee Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 7.308 µg/L |
4101 S. Halsted Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 7.609 µg/L |
34 E. 114th Street Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 6.88 µg/L |
1546 N. Central Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 6.937 µg/L |
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).
7435 W. Talcott Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 15.839 µg/L |
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4933 S. Western Ave. Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 16.403 µg/L |
10301 S. Sawyer Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 14.298 µg/L |
6424 N. Lehigh Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 16.086 µg/L |
5151 N. Milwaukee Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 16.078 µg/L |
4101 S. Halsted Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 14.589 µg/L |
34 E. 114th Street Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 14.41 µg/L |
1546 N. Central Distribution System
| 2/20/2020 60 months ago
| 15.097 µg/L |
alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.01 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.01 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 7/28/2020 55 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 7/23/2020 55 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
|
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 7/28/2020 55 months ago
| <0.09 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 7/23/2020 55 months ago
| <0.09 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
|
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.03 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Manganese.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.4 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.007 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.007 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.05 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.05 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
|
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.02 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.02 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.2 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 7/28/2020 55 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 7/23/2020 55 months ago
| <0.3 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.04 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.04 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Chicago showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.
Finished Water Jardine�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.07 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Finished Water South�Plant
| 2/3/2020 61 months ago
| <0.07 µg/L Below Reporting Level
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Facility Name | Water Type/Source |
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Jardine�Plant | Surface Water (SW) |
South�Plant | Surface Water (SW) |
Distribution System | Surface Water (SW) |
The latest water samples were taken between February 3rd, 2020 and July 28th, 2020.