What was found in Burbank'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 | 113.5 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 100.1 µg/L 667% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.25 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.566 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5386 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0092 mg/L 61% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CENTRAL STICKNEY SD · 2,400 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Burbank
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL STICKNEY SD | 2,400 |
Frequently asked questions about Burbank tap water
Is Burbank tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Burbank. 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 Burbank?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Burbank, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Burbank's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Burbank include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.