Downers Grove (IL) Water Quality

Downers Grove is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 60515, 60516 zip codes. It has 9 facilities where the water supply was tested for 44 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 2-methoxyethanol was 0.72 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 23.78 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Downers Grove water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (24)

2-methoxyethanol (24)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (24)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (24)

anatoxin-a (48)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (24)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (24)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (48)

dimethipin (24)

ethoprop (24)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

Manganese (12)

molybdenum (8)

o-toluidine (24)

oxyfluorfen (24)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (4)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (4)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluorooctanoic acid (4)

profenofos (24)

quinoline (24)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (24)

total microcystins (42)

Total Permethrin (24)

tribufos (24)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

801 Burlington Ave. (Village Hall)Distribution System (DS)
5501 Walnut Ave. (Ice Rink)Distribution System (DS)

Consecutive Connection #10
Surface Water (SW)

RC station #4 SummitEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Consecutive Connection #11
Surface Water (SW)

RC Station #2 MapleEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Consecutive Connection #12
Surface Water (SW)

RC Station #5 LemontEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Consecutive Connection #13
Surface Water (SW)

RC Station #1 Finley/35thEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Consecutive Connection #14
Surface Water (SW)

RC Station #3 ParkEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Consecutive Connection #15
Surface Water (SW)

RC Station #6 75thEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

801 Burlington AvenueMaximum Residence Time (MR)

PAS 4
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from ConnectionEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Downers Grove tap water safe to drink?

When was Downers Grove last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 15th, 2019.