Lindenhurst (IL) Water Quality

Lindenhurst is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 60046 zip codes. It has 13 facilities where the water supply was tested for 72 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 15.6 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 22.1 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Lindenhurst water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (10)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (10)

1,3-butadiene (10)

1,4-dioxane (10)

1-butanol (6)

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

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (10)

17-beta-estradiol (10)

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 (6)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (6)

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

4-androstene-3,17-dione (10)

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

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (10)

bromomethane (10)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (12)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (10)

chloromethane (10)

chlorpyrifos (6)

chromium (12)

chromium-6 (12)

cobalt (12)

dimethipin (6)

equilin (10)

estriol (10)

estrone (10)

ethoprop (6)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (6)

molybdenum (12)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (14)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (14)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorooctanoic acid (14)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (6)

quinoline (6)

strontium (12)

tebuconazole (6)

testosterone (10)

Total Permethrin (6)

tribufos (6)

vanadium (12)

Sampling Facilities

Central Lake Co. JAWA interconnection
Surface Water (SW)

Receiving StationEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 2 (Wells 2 & 6)
Ground Water (GW)

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

TP 9 (Iron Removal Plant)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 9 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 10 (Well 10)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 10 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

2901 Falling Waters Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
2412 Emerald LaneDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

2901 Falling WatersMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Wellhouse 1
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Wells 1 & 7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wellhouse 2
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Wells 2 & 6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wellhouse 3
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Wells 3 & 5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wellhouse 5 Iron Removal Plant
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Well 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wellhouse 10
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Well 10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 09-WELLHOUSE 5 IRON REMOVAL PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 10-WELLHOUSE 10
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Lindenhurst tap water safe to drink?

When was Lindenhurst last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on January 8th, 2025.