Fox Lake

Fox Lake, IL
IL0970200
People Served
10.1K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Lake 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

    Copper

    Copper is a metal that enters tap water from plumbing pipes and natural deposits. In high amounts, it can cause stomach and intestinal distress, liver damage, and anemia.

    2.200 ppm
    EPA limit 1.300 ppm
  • LE

    Lead

    Lead is a toxic metal that can leach into water from old pipes and plumbing fixtures. It harms brain development in children and has no safe exposure level.

    17.000 ppb
    EPA limit 15.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Barium

Avg:0.130 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Avg:7.000 ppb
Limit:70.000 ppb

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.000 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:2.400 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Fluoride

Avg:0.642 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:17.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb
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