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Is Naperville Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, August 2, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Naperville?

Yes, Naperville's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Naperville has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Naperville's water utility, Naperville, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Naperville water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Naperville Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Naperville tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Naperville's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Naperville Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Naperville for Naperville in Illinois. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

Is there Lead in Naperville Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Naperville water system, Naperville, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00514 mg/L of lead in Naperville water. This is 34.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Naperville contained more lead.

While Naperville water testing may have found 0.00514 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Naperville Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - O'Hare Air Reserve Station - near Naperville with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Naperville has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Naperville Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CONTACT NAPERVILLE CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Naperville water provider, Naperville, please use the information below.
By Mail: 400 South Eagle St.
NAPERVILLE, IL, 60540
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR NAPERVILLE
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If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Naperville water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.

HOW TO START & STOP NAPERVILLE WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Naperville means you will often need to put the water in your name with Naperville. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Naperville means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Naperville. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Naperville Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.25 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Naperville tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 1% Very Low
  • Water Pollution 12% Very Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 99% Very High
  • Water Quality 88% Very High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Naperville, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Naperville Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Naperville's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

The City of Naperville maintains emergency wells in the event of a catastrophic loss of our source water supply from Lake Michigan. The City’s emergency wells are tested monthly but are not pumped into the drinking water system. None of the City wells were utilized as a source of drinking water in 2020. Our well water test data is not included in this report’s tables but is available upon request at (630) 420-4180.

Consumer Confidence Report

Water Quality Report

for 2020

Introduction

The City of Naperville has developed and distributed this annual drinking water quality report as part of our continued effort to provide our water customers with educational information regarding Naperville’s drinking water supply. This report also serves to demonstrate that our Lake Michigan drinking water supply, purchased through the DuPage Water Commission from the City of Chicago, is safe by meeting or exceeding all water quality standards as listed in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) continually monitor all drinking water utilities to maintain compliance with SDWA regulations. As required by the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) regulations of the amended SDWA, a water quality report will be distributed to all water customers by July 1 of each year.

No drinking water quality violations were recorded during 2020 for the City of Naperville. All monitoring and reporting requirements were met.

We want

our valued

customers to

be informed

about their

water quality

and safety. If you have any questions or comments regarding this report or our water supply system, please contact Amy Wrigley, Technical Specialist for theWater Reclamation Division, Department of Public Utilities, at

  1. 420-4180. Additionally, this report is available on the City of Naperville website at http://bit.ly/naperwater2020

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General Information About Drinking Water

Drinking water, including bottled water,

surface of the land or through the ground,

may reasonably be expected to contain at

it can dissolve naturally occurring minerals,

least small amounts of some contaminants.

radioactive materials, and pick up substances

The presence of contaminants does not

and contaminants resulting from the

necessarily indicate that water poses a health

presence of animals or from human activity.

risk. More information about contaminants

Contaminants that may be present in source

and potential health effects can be obtained

water include:

 

 

by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses

Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

 

 

 

 

 

 

and bacteria, which may come from sewage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people may be more vulnerable to

treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural

contaminants in drinking water than the

livestock operations and wildlife;

general population. Immuno-compromised

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts

persons such as persons with cancer

and metals, which may be naturally occurring

undergoing

chemotherapy, persons

who

or result from urban stormwater runoff,

have undergone organ transplants, people

industrial or domestic wastewater discharges,

with HIV/AIDS or other immune system

oil and gas production, mining or farming;

disorders, some elderly, and infants can be

Pesticides and herbicides, which may

particularly at risk from infections. These

come from a variety of sources such as

people should seek advice about drinking

agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and

water from their health care providers.

residential uses;

 

USEPA/CDC

guidelines

on

appropriate

Organic

chemical

contaminants,

means to lessen the risk of infection by

including synthetic and volatile organic

Cryptosporidium

and

other

microbial

chemicals, which are by-products of industrial

contaminants are available from the USEPA’s

processes and petroleum production, and

Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-

may also come from gas stations, urban

4791.

 

 

 

 

 

stormwater runoff and septic systems;

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to

Radioactive

contaminants, which may

be naturally occurring or be the result of oil

drink, the USEPA prescribes regulations that

limit the amount of certain contaminants

and gas production and mining activities.

in water provided by public water systems.

Emergency Wells

 

Food and

Drug

Administration

(FDA)

 

 

 

regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants and Sources

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater wells. As water travels over the

Lead and Household Plumbing

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

The City of Naperville is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flush- ing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 or www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Source Water Location

The City of Chicago utilizes Lake Michigan as its source water via two water treatment plants. The Jardine Water Purification Plant serves the northern areas of the City and suburbs, while the Sawyer Water Purification Plant serves the southern areas of the City and suburbs. Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that is entirely contained within the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and is the second largest Great Lake by volume with 1,180 cubic miles of water and third largest by area.

Source Water Assessment and Susceptibility to Contamination

The Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be susceptible to potential pollution problems. The very nature of surface water allows contaminants to migrate into the intake with no protection only dilution. This is the reason for mandatory treatment for all surface water supplies in Illinois. Chicago’s offshore intakes are located at a distance that shoreline impacts are not usually considered a factor on water quality. At

certain times of the year, however, the potential for contamination exists due to wet-weather flows and river reversals. In addition, the placement of the crib structures may serve to attract waterfowl, gulls, and terns that frequent the Great Lakes area, thereby concentrating fecal deposits at the intake and thus compromising the source water quality. Conversely, the shore intakes are highly susceptible to storm water runoff, marinas and shoreline point sources due to the influx of groundwater to the lake.

Further information on our community water supply’s Source Water Assessment Program is available by calling the City of Chicago, Department of Water Management (CDWM) at (312) 742-2406 or by going online at http://dataservices.epa.illinois.gov/swap/factsheet. aspx.

Public Participation

Our City Council usually meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. The public is welcome to attend.

City of Chicago 2020 Voluntary Monitoring

The City of Chicago monitors for Cryptosporidium, Giardia and E. Coli in its source water as part of its water quality program. Cryptosporidium has not been detected in these samples, but Giardia was detected in September 2010 in one raw lake water sample collected. Treatment processes have been optimized to provide effective removal of Cryptosporidium and Giardia from the source water. By maintaining low turbidity through the removal of particles from the water, the possibility of such organisms get- ting into the drinking water system is greatly reduced.

In 2020, The City of Chicago has also continued monitoring for hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium-6. USEPA has not yet established a standard for chromium-6, a contaminant of concern which has both natural and industrial sources. Chromium-6 sampling data are posted at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/water/supp_info/water_quality_resultsandreports.html

Illinois EPA’s sampling of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

In 2020, Chicago’s water system was sampled as part of the State of Illinois PFAS Statewide investigation. Eighteen PFAS com- pounds were sampled, and none were detected in our finished drinking water. For more information about PFAS health advisories, visit https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/water-quality/pfas/Pages/pfas-healthadvisory.aspx

Definitions:

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG):

The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL):

The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant that triggers treatment or other required actions by the water supply.

Highest Level Detected: This column usually represents the highest result measured. For turbidity, it is the highest single measurement and the lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting the turbidity limits for the filtration technology being used. For Disinfectant By-Products, it is the highest

locational running annual average.

ppm: Parts per million or milligrams per liter or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water.

ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms per liter or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water.

nd: Not detectable within testing limits.

n/a: Not applicable.

NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure the cloudiness of water.

%< 0.3 NTU: Percent samples less than or equal to 0.3 NTU.

pCi/L: Picocuries per liter used to measure radioactivity.

Water Quality Table Educational Footnotes:

Turbidity (NTU): Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of filtration systems and disinfectants.

Unregulated Contaminants: A maximum contaminant level (MCL) for this contaminant has not been established by either state or federal regulations, nor has mandatory health effects language been set. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist USEPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

Fluoride: Fluoride is added to the water supply to help promote strong teeth. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends an optimal fluoride level of 0.7 mg/L, with a range of 0.6 mg/L to 0.8 mg/L.

Sodium: There is not a state or federal MCL for sodium. Monitoring is required to provide information to consumers and health officials that are concerned about sodium intake due to dietary precautions. If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, you should consult a physician about this level of sodium in the water.

2020 Water Quality Detected Contaminants for the City of Naperville

CityofofNapervilleColiformDisinfectantBacteriaand Disenfection By-Products

 

Maximum

Total

Coliform

 

Highest

Fecal Coliform or

Total Number

 

 

 

 

Contaminant

MCLGMaximumMCL

 

Highest

Range of

 

Sample

 

 

Typical Source of Contaminant

 

Contaminant

 

Level

E. Coli Maximum

ViolationofPositive Fecal

 

 

 

(Units)

Contaminant

 

Percentage

Detections

 

Date Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

 

Level Goal

 

Detected

Contaminant

Coliform or E. Coli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(MCLG)

Level (MCL)

 

Level

Samples

 

 

 

 

 

Haloacetic Acids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By-product of drinking water

 

n/a

60

 

19.4

7.8 - 31.3

No

2020

 

 

(HAA5) (ppb)

5% of monthly

 

 

 

 

 

 

chlorination.

 

0

samples are

 

2.3

0

0

 

No

Naturally present in the

 

Total

positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By-product of drinking water

 

Trihalomethanes

n/a

80

 

46.8

17.7 - 70.0

No

2020

 

 

 

 

chlorination.

 

(TTHMs) (ppb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chlorine (ppm)

MRDLG=4

MRDL=4

 

1.1

0.5 - 1.2*

No

2020

 

Water additive used to control

 

 

 

microbes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Highest and Lowest Monthly Averages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020 Water Quality Detected Contaminants for the City of Chicago

Contaminant

(Units)

MCLG

MCL

Highest

Level

Detected

Range of

Detections

Violation

Sample

Date

Typical Source of Contaminant

City of Chicago Turbidity Data

Turbidity

n/a

TT 95%

100%

100.0% -

No

2020

Soil runoff. Lowest monthly percent

(%≤0.3 NTU)

≤0.3 NTU

100.0%

meeting limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turbidity (NTU)

n/a

TT=1 NTU

0.16

n/a

No

2020

Soil runoff. Highest single measurement.

max

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Chicago Inorganic Contaminants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge of drilling wastes. Discharge

Barium (ppm)

2

2

0.0201

0.0198 - 0.0201

No

2020

from metal refineries. Erosion of natural

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

deposits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nitrate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Runoff from fertilizer use. Leaching from

(as Nitrogen)

10

10

0.42

0.35 - 0.42

No

2020

septic tanks, sewage. Erosion of natural

(ppm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

deposits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Nitrate & Ni-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Runoff from fertilizer use. Leaching from

trite (as Nitrogen)

10

10

0.42

0.35 - 0.42

No

2020

septic tanks, sewage. Erosion of natural

(ppm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

deposits.

City of Chicago Total Organic Carbon

TOC (Total

Organic Carbon)

The percentage of TOC removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set by IEPA.

City of Chicago Unregulated Contaminants

Sulfate (ppm)

n/a

n/a

27.8

27.5 - 27.8

No

2020

Erosion of naturally occurring deposits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sodium (ppm)

n/a

n/a

9.55

8.73- 9.55

No

2020

Erosion of naturally occurring deposits.

Used as water softener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Chicago State Regulated Contaminants

Fluoride (ppm)

4

4

0.75

0.65 - 0.75

No

2020

Water additive which promotes strong teeth.

City of Chicago Radioactive Contaminants

Combined Radium

0

5

0.95

0.83

- 0.95

No

2020

Decay of natural and man-made deposits.

226/228 (pCi/L)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Alpha ex-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cluding radon and

0

15

3.1

2.8

- 3.1

No

2020

Decay of natural and man-made deposits.

uranium (pCi/L)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Fourth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4)

In compliance with UCMR 4, samples were collected at Chicago Water System’s entry points to the distribution system (EPTDS), also known as finished water, and analyzed for all contaminant groups except for Haloacetic Acids (HAAs), which were sampled from the distribution system. All the contaminant groups tested in finished water were below the minimum reporting levels specified in the test method under UCMR 4. Samples for HAA indicators (Total Organic Carbon and Bromide) were collected at two source water influent points for the system. For Bromide, test results ranged from 28.2 to 35.3 ppb, and for TOC, test results ranged from 1.79 to 1.80 ppm.

Contaminants


Naperville

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 100300
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Purchased surface water
  • Total: 16

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Other Detected Contaminants

  • 4-Androstene-3%2C17-dione
  • Chlorate
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Molybdenum
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Strontium
  • Testosterone
  • Vanadium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Naperville Tap Water

In Naperville, Illinois, tap water has long been regarded as safe for consumption by adults. The city is well known for its exceptional quality of soil, topsoil, and water. Several cities, such as Chicago and New York City, can be considered among the healthiest in the world. However, the truth is that Naperville’s drinking water contains various contaminants linked to some severe health problems over the years. This includes elevated levels of nitrates and nitrites in the water supply and a high concentration of chlorine in the water supply. Although these two contaminants seem like they would have little effect on the average person, new studies have shown that they can lead to several health problems, such as bladder cancer and colorectal disease.

Many people have assumed that the high levels of chlorine in Naperville’s tap water were harmless. Still, new research has shown that there may be a link between drinking this water and bladder cancer. Although no specific medical signs of bladder cancer have yet to be found in Naperville, it has been determined that the high levels of chlorination present in the water could cause a bladder cancer that is resistant to the most commonly used therapies. In addition to causing this type of cancer, bladder cancer can also be a symptom of another problem, such as endometriosis or cystic fibrosis. Both of these are serious diseases that, if left untreated, can cause death.

Other forms of cancer-causing chemicals have been found in Naperville’s tap water, including carcinogens and insecticides. These chemicals can also cause serious digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers. Suppose you are concerned about the amount of chlorine in your tap water. In that case, you can easily take steps to reduce its levels by purchasing a home filtration system. These systems have proven effective in removing a wide range of contaminants. Many are designed to remove all forms of impurities from your tap water.

Naperville Drinking Water

If you’ve been reading up about Naperville drinking water, you know that you’re not alone. This is a large area that uses an abundance of treated sewer wastewater. If you have a filter for your toilet at home, then chances are the water coming out of your tap is much safer than what comes out of your kitchen faucet. The only problem is that this method doesn’t remove chemicals like chlorine from the water. In other words, Naperville drinking water can be just as bad as what you get from a raw pot of dirt.

There’s no question that Naperville drinking water is different than what you get from your tap. But there’s a solution, though. There’s a company in Illinois that recycles the used water and turns it into something good. They call it the Clean Water Fund. The money made from the recycled water goes to support organizations that help make the country a better place to live in.

Suppose you’re concerned about the cleanliness of the water in your community. In that case, this could be an excellent way for you to go about getting clean water. Naperville has several options. You can either buy a filter for your bathroom, sink, or shower, or you can go the environmentally friendly route and recycle the water that goes out of your tap. The choice is yours.

Naperville Water Department of Public Utilities

The Naperville water and sewer departments have always been on top of their game. They’ve been rated among the nation’s best for customer service. A customer service department that is efficient and keeps you updated on what’s going on with your account is one you should do business with. If you don’t know who this person is over the phone, now might be the time to find out. You may be the person who helps maintain a property all year round, or you may be someone who cleans the home and carries out other duties. Regardless of which role you play, you should know that you have one of the best departments in Naperville to call upon when you need help.

This customer service is essential to people that live in Naperville because it shows the city and the residents that the city takes pride in serving its residents. Even when something is off with the pipes, such as a clogged line, the people of Naperville will still have the right to be heard. There are complaints about things all the time, but the level of customer service in Naperville is second to none. When you call the Naperville water department of public utilities, you will usually get an operator who will give you the information you need promptly. This makes you more likely to continue to use the water services for many years to come.

When you subscribe to the city’s water bill, you’re making a wise decision. They don’t raise their rates without reason, and they serve water on time. They also offer many different options, including those that are reasonably priced. Suppose you’re looking for a great place to take your family when visiting Naperville. In that case, you will want to call this department of public utilities first to see if you’re wondering why you’re paying so much money. The friendly representatives can help you understand the reasons behind the charges and help you find the most cost-effective solution for your water bill.

Naperville Water Quality

You probably have plenty of reasons to think about Naperville water quality. If you live in the City of Naperville, the chances are that your water comes from the City of Naperville. In Naperville, the water treatment facilities are among the best in the country, which is why you can get some of the cleanest water anywhere. Of course, the water you drink must be treated at a treatment facility and bottled or filtered at home, but this is far less costly than getting treated by a city water treatment center.

It helps to know what is in your drinking water, though. There are many things that people do not realize are in the water they use to drink. The Department of Health says that each person should consume at least 2 liters of water every day for good dental health. In Naperville, you will get that amount from your tap water if you live on the east or west side of the city. If you live on the south side, you only get one liter.

The best way to ensure that you and your family get the right amount of water is by having a water quality test performed. By knowing the water quality in your area, you can make sure that it is safe to drink. The test is easy to do and doesn’t cost very much money. Some companies offer water quality testing services throughout the United States, and you can use one of those to find out exactly where your water comes from. Knowing Naperville water quality will help you make intelligent choices about the kinds of water you use.

Naperville Water Utility

The Naperville water utility delivers to more than two hundred and fifty customers in fourteen different municipalities throughout the greater Naperville area. That makes it one of the most popular local utilities around. Suppose you are looking to get into a new commercial or residential building in Naperville. In that case, you will want to find out about the wholesale water rates before committing to any contracts. One thing that is great about Naperville as a place to live is that it does not matter if you live on the east side or the west side of this Illinois city. The service provider will still provide all of the services you would expect from a quality water utility.

In Naperville, you have three different water meters to look at. You have the point-of-use meter, the wholesale water rate meter, and the fixed-rate meter. If you live on the east side of the city, you will have to pay the highest monthly water rates. If you live on the west side, you will have to pay the lowest monthly water rates in Naperville.

No matter what type of water service you need, you should check out the water utility that is servicing your area before making any final decisions. Naperville water utilities do vary from one place to another. A good water utility will offer low-cost, high-efficiency water heating, high-tech appliances, and other perks for customers that may need them. Water is necessary, and having a high-quality water utility in your home will be vital if you want to enjoy a warm, comfortable home to live in.

Naperville’s Water

Recently, the City of Naperville moved to implement a plan that will require all commercial and public water customers in Naperville to have off-site wastewater treatment by June 1st, 2021. The idea is that if a business or public entity such as a school, church, or recreation facility doesn’t have off-site wastewater treatment, they will be subject to fines and possibly even be shut down. Although this is a complex and essential issue for Naperville, I believe it has received far too much media attention given its potential fines, which are not specified in the current proposal.

If you read the latest news accounts, you’ll find that the fines are called “shock fees,” making little sense. The cost of off-site wastewater treatment is nothing compared to the vast penalties being sought by the city. If the new proposal becomes a law, Napervilleans should expect to pay upwards of $500 for their fines. Not only that, but those fines could result in additional litigation expenses and a net increase in taxes to remedy the situation. Some citizens feel that this over-regulation will make it more challenging to do business in Naperville.

In an ideal world, everyone would treat their water and wastewater in the same way as the city of Naperville does. Unwanted chemicals should be removed before they are sent into our environment. However, many of us live in places where that is not possible. Regardless of the reasons, the fact remains that we must deal with the problem now while we still have the opportunity to do so.

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