Elgin (IL) Water Quality

Elgin is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 60120, 60124 zip codes. It has 9 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 1-butanol was 5.7 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 24.71 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 11 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the Elgin 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 (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (5)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (4)

17-beta-estradiol (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (5)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (5)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (5)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (8)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (8)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

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

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (8)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (5)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (4)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (5)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (14)

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 (14)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (8)

equilin (4)

estriol (4)

estrone (4)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (5)

lithium (6)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (8)

molinate (8)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

nitrobenzene (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (5)

o-toluidine (8)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (5)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (5)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (5)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (9)

perfluorobutanoic acid (5)

perfluorodecanoic acid (5)

perfluorododecanoic acid (5)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (9)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (9)

perfluorohexanoic acid (5)

perfluorononanoic acid (9)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (9)

perfluorooctanoic acid (9)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluoropentanoic acid (5)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (6)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (5)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (8)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (8)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (8)

testosterone (4)

total microcystins (12)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Riverside Plant
Surface Water (SW)

TP-+1 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Airlite Water Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

TP-+2 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

150 Dexter Ct.Distribution System (DS)
550 SummitDistribution System (DS)
2765 SpectrumDistribution System (DS)
945 Bluff City Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
721 Raymond St.Distribution System (DS)
2496 Bushwood DriveDistribution System (DS)
1900 Holmes Rd.Distribution System (DS)
1000 S. Randall RoadDistribution System (DS)

Riverside Plant
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDs from Riverside PlantEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

975 S. State StreetMaximum Residence Time (MR)
509 HENDEE ST.Maximum Residence Time (MR)

TP 02-AIRLITE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

WESTSIDE WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

RIVERSIDE PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

RIVERSIDE PLANTEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WESTSIDE TREATMENT PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

WESTSIDE TREATMENT PEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

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MD (MD)
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FAQ

Is Elgin tap water safe to drink?

When was Elgin last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on February 7th, 2025.