Chatham (IL) Water Quality

Chatham is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 62536, 62629 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 65 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 28.88 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 12.4 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Chatham 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 (2)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

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

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

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

2-methoxyethanol (2)

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

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (2)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (2)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (2)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (2)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (2)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

dimethipin (2)

ethoprop (2)

Germanium (2)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (4)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (4)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (2)

lithium (2)

Manganese (2)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (2)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (2)

o-toluidine (2)

oxyfluorfen (2)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (2)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (2)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (2)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorobutanoic acid (2)

perfluorodecanoic acid (2)

perfluorododecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (6)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorohexanoic acid (2)

perfluorononanoic acid (6)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluorooctanoic acid (6)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (2)

perfluoropentanoic acid (2)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (2)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (2)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (2)

profenofos (2)

quinoline (2)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (2)

Total Permethrin (2)

tribufos (2)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

South Sangamon Water Commission Intertie
Ground Water (GW)

Pump Station (N. Lakewood Drive)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

801 E. Walnut (Casey's General Store)Distribution System (DS)
Water ShopDistribution System (DS)

Consecutive Connection
Ground Water (GW)

Master MeterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

9507 S, MainMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Chatham tap water safe to drink?

When was Chatham last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 14th, 2025.