What was found in Beach Park's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 310.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 62.39 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 41.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.63 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.0515 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.89 µg/L — LAKE VIEW MHP · 568 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.45 µg/L — LAKE VIEW MHP · 568 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEACH PARK · 8,710 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beach Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEACH PARK | 8,710 |
| LAKE VIEW MHP | 568 |
Frequently asked questions about Beach Park tap water
Is Beach Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Beach Park. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Beach Park?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Beach Park, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beach Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beach Park include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.