Freeport (IL) Water Quality

Freeport is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 61032 zip codes. It has 12 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 19.21 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 12.8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Freeport water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (6)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (6)

1,3-butadiene (6)

1,4-dioxane (6)

1-butanol (6)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (6)

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

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

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (6)

bromomethane (6)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (6)

chloromethane (6)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

dimethipin (4)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (6)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (6)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (14)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (14)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (14)

perfluorooctanoic acid (14)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (6)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (4)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

TP 1 (Filter Plant)
Ground Water (GW)

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

TP 4 (Well 8)
Ground Water (GW)

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

TP 5 (Well 9)
Ground Water (GW)

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

TP 6 (Well 11)
Ground Water (GW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

Northside Lift Station - S2HH2Distribution System (DS)
1555 State Route 75 E.Distribution System (DS)
1801 S. Park Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
1512 SW Route 26Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

1555 Illinois Route 75 EastMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Filter Plant
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Filter PlantEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 8
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Well 8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 9
Ground Water (GW)

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

TP 04-WELL 8
Ground Water (GW)

WELL 8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TAP 04 - WELL 8 FINISHED WATER
Ground Water (GW)

TAP 04 - WELL 8 FINISHED WATEREntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TAP 01 - WATER TREATMENT PLANT FINISHED WATER
Ground Water (GW)

TAP 01 - WTP FINISHED WATEREntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Freeport tap water safe to drink?

When was Freeport last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on July 29th, 2024.