What was found in Plano'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2800 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2770 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1459 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 442.5 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 90 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.7163 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.1608 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.7944 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.6904 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.3 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.0675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.391 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.69 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.48 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 1.344 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.126 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PLANO · 12,600 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Plano
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PLANO | 12,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Plano tap water
Is Plano tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Plano. 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 Plano?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Plano, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Plano's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Plano include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.