What was found in Grays Lake'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 | 307.5 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.82 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22.016 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.28 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.9465 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.646 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.472 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.5005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GRAYSLAKE · 21,248 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Grays Lake
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GRAYSLAKE | 21,248 |
Frequently asked questions about Grays Lake tap water
Is Grays Lake tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Grays Lake. 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 Grays Lake?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Grays Lake, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Grays Lake's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Grays Lake include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Lead, 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.