Lake County Public Water District

Lake County, IL
IL0975790
People Served
1
Water Source
Surface Water
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.

  • DI

    Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate

    Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate is a chemical used in plastics. It leaches from plastic pipes and industrial waste into water, disrupting hormones and affecting reproduction.

    9.000 ppb
    EPA limit 6.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Barium

Avg:0.020 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:0.600 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:17.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.330 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Sodium

Avg:8.000 ppb
Limit:-

Trihalomethanes

Avg:31.000 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb