What was found in Oak 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 | 264 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 46.6 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 26.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 24.9 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.23 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.9175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.9105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.674 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OAK PARK · 54,583 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oak Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OAK PARK | 54,583 |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park tap water
Is Oak Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Oak 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 Oak Park?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oak Park, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oak Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oak Park include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead. 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.