What was found in Round 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 | 154.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 38.58 µg/L 257% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 31.2 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 15.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.499 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.2575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.686 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.6425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.899 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.359 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROUND LAKE · 18,430 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Round Lake
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROUND LAKE | 18,430 |
Frequently asked questions about Round Lake tap water
Is Round Lake tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Round 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 Round Lake?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Round Lake, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Round Lake's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Round Lake 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.