What was found in ZIP 60050
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1760 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 1786 µg/L — FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1214 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 1749 µg/L — PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 640 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 629.5 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 150 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 174 µg/L — PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.63 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 36 µg/L 240% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12.39 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 20.2975 µg/L — FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.771 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.12 µg/L — FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.1015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 11 µg/L — PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 5.2 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 9.43 µg/L — PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.376 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.7295 µg/L — FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.096 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.0422 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.3805 µg/L — PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2497 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 2.568 pCi/L — FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.58 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 2.44 µg/L — FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.9180 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0087 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0086 µg/L — PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0041 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MCHENRY · 22,335 people · 2026
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0061 mg/L — FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FOX LAKE · 11,780 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS · 8,300 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 60050
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MCHENRY | IL | 22,335 |
| FOX LAKE | IL | 11,780 |
| PRAIRIE PATH WATER CO-WHISPERING HILLS | 8,300 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 60050 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 60050 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 60050. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 60050?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 60050. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 60050's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.