What was found in Woodstock'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 | 1399 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1341.5 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1261 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1062.5 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 81.5 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.585 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 24.0985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.265 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.86 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.27 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.6 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.5 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.65825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7530 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6690 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WOODSTOCK · 25,630 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodstock
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOODSTOCK | 25,630 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodstock tap water
Is Woodstock tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Woodstock. 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 Woodstock?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Woodstock, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodstock's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodstock include Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.