Cary (IL) Water Quality

Cary is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 60013 zip codes. It has 24 facilities where the water supply was tested for 75 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 8.835 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 20.1 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Cary water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (16)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (16)

1,3-butadiene (16)

1,4-dioxane (16)

1-butanol (16)

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

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (11)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (11)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (11)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (12)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (12)

2-methoxyethanol (16)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (16)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (12)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (11)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (11)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (16)

bromomethane (16)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (16)

chlorate (18)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (16)

chloromethane (16)

chlorpyrifos (16)

chromium (18)

chromium-6 (18)

cobalt (18)

dimethipin (16)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (12)

ethoprop (16)

Germanium (16)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (11)

lithium (11)

Manganese (16)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (12)

molinate (12)

molybdenum (18)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (11)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (11)

nitrobenzene (12)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (11)

o-toluidine (16)

oxyfluorfen (16)

perchlorate (12)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (11)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (11)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (11)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (27)

perfluorobutanoic acid (11)

perfluorodecanoic acid (11)

perfluorododecanoic acid (11)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (27)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (27)

perfluorohexanoic acid (11)

perfluorononanoic acid (27)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (27)

perfluorooctanoic acid (27)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (11)

perfluoropentanoic acid (11)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (11)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (11)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (11)

profenofos (16)

quinoline (16)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (12)

strontium (18)

tebuconazole (16)

terbacil (12)

Total Permethrin (16)

tribufos (16)

vanadium (18)

Sampling Facilities

TP 1 (Well 4 -Low Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

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

TP 2 (Well 6 - West High Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

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

TP 3 (Wells 8 & 9 - Low Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 3 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 4 (Well 10 - West High Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 4 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 5 (Well 3 - Low Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 5 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 7 (Well 11 - West High Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 7 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 8 (Well 12 - West High Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 8 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 9 (Well 13 - NE High Pressure Zone)
Ground Water (GW)

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

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Tower #4Distribution System (DS)
803 BridleDistribution System (DS)

Well 4 Low Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Well 4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 6 West High Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Well 6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Wells 8 & 9 Low Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Wells 8 & 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 10 West High Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Well 10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 3 Low Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Well 3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 11 West High Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Well 11Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 12 West High Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Well 12 Moders Ave.Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 13 NE High Pressure Zone
Ground Water (GW)

Well 13 (01428)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

342 MargaretMaximum Residence Time (MR)

WELL 4
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELLS 8& 9
Ground Water (GW)

WELLS 8& 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 10
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 3
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL 11
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 11Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL #12 MODERS AVE
Ground Water (GW)

WELL #12 MODERS AVEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Cary tap water safe to drink?

When was Cary last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on November 13th, 2024.