Tap Water Quality in Chicago, IL
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Chicago Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~2,700,000 | Source: Lake Michigan
Chicago draws water from Lake Michigan through intake cribs located miles offshore. While the Great Lakes provide an abundant and generally clean source, Chicago has an estimated 400,000 lead service lines, one of the largest concentrations in the nation. The city has launched an accelerated replacement program, but full replacement will take decades. Chromium-6 and PFAS have also been detected.
Common water quality concerns in Chicago
Lead service lines
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Chromium-6
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PFAS
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Chicago water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Chicago water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Chicago, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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