Lemont

Lemont, IL
IL0311620
People Served
17K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Cook County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • CO

    Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

    Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.

    8.000 pci/l
    EPA limit 5.000 pci/l

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.700 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.150 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:4.000 pci/l
Limit:-

Iron

Avg:0.041 ppm
Limit:-

Lead

Avg:6.200 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb