North Chicago serves 16,813 people from surface water. 32 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit; a past health-based violation (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) is on record.
No measured result is above a legal limit; a past health-based violation (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) is on record.
5,653service lines inventoried
From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.
2health-based violations in the last 10 years
From EPA SDWIS. Counted once per contaminant per year, as in the Track record score.
No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.
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50+ substances, including lead, copper, arsenic, nitrate, hardness and coliform bacteria
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NORTH CHICAGO (PWS ID IL0971250) is a public water system serving 16,813 people in North Chicago, Illinois.
NORTH CHICAGO is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.
PurityMap's record for NORTH CHICAGO holds 32 findings: 1 above a reference and 31 not detected, from 32 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.
PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes NORTH CHICAGO's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.
The latest published record for NORTH CHICAGO is dated 2026-09-16. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.
No. It is assessed at the water-system level from NORTH CHICAGO's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate was detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.
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| Substance | Result | Reference | Sampled | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS) | < 2 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals) | < 5 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA) | < 20 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA) | < 6 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) | < 3 ng/L | 2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) | < 3 ng/L | 400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) | < 3 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | View evidence |
| Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA) | < 4 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) | < 4 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | < 4 ng/L | 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | View evidence |
| Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) | < 4 ng/L | 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | View evidence |
| Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS) | < 4 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA) | < 8 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA) | < 7 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA) | < 2 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Lithium | < 9 µg/L | 10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit) | 2025-02-25 to 2025-11-11 | Not detected | — |
| Lead (90th percentile) | Non-Detect (ND) | 15 µg/L federal action level | 2026–2026 monitoring period (still open) | Not detected | View evidence |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 8 UG/L | 0.006 mg/L | 2024 | Above guideline | View evidence |
UCMR5 Analytical Results
UCMR5 Analytical Results: NORTH CHICAGO (IL0971250)
US EPA
State SDWIS Compliance Record
Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: NORTH CHICAGO (IL0971250)
US EPA SDWIS
State SDWIS Compliance Record
EPA SDWIS Violations & Enforcement: NORTH CHICAGO (IL0971250)
US EPA SDWIS