What was found in ZIP 60538
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1272 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 669 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 542 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 493.05 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 54.525 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 53.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 32.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 26.758 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.64 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.3355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.947 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.94 pCi/L 99% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.68 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.5985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.292 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.0455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 1.323 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.9150 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MONTGOMERY · 28,956 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
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 60538
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY | IL | 28,956 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 60538 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 60538 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 60538. 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 60538?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 60538. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 60538's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.