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Data from EPA Water Quality Reports. For official information, contact your water utility or health department.
Real EPA measurements of haloacetic acids (haa5) for Illinois water systems — Six-Year Review compliance samples 2012–2019 (historical). Methodology
These cities have haloacetic acids (haa5) levels above 50% of the EPA limit but within compliance
| City | Level | % of Limit | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island | 37.22 ug/L | 62.0% | 39,018 |
Every Illinois system with a haloacetic acids (haa5) result in EPA's data, sorted by level. Averages of 2012–2019 finished-water samples, non-detects counted as zero — historical, not today's tap.
| City | Level | Period | EPA Limit | % of Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock IslandGrade A | 37.22 ug/LAverage of 128 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 62.0% | Warning |
| GalesburgGrade C | 28.74 ug/LAverage of 107 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 47.9% | Safe |
| QuincyGrade A | 25.03 ug/LAverage of 108 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 41.7% | Safe |
| BartlettGrade C | 24.28 ug/LAverage of 120 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 40.5% | Safe |
| Granite CityGrade A | 23.53 ug/LAverage of 128 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 39.2% | Safe |
| ElginGrade D | 22.17 ug/LAverage of 244 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 37.0% | Safe |
| SpringfieldGrade A | 21.91 ug/LAverage of 252 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 36.5% | Safe |
| ChampaignGrade A | 21.69 ug/LAverage of 189 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 36.1% | Safe |
| AlgonquinGrade A | 20.82 ug/LAverage of 102 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 34.7% | Safe |
| BloomingtonGrade A | 20.66 ug/LAverage of 172 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 34.4% | Safe |
| MolineGrade A | 19.66 ug/LAverage of 107 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 32.8% | Safe |
| Hanover ParkGrade A | 18.21 ug/LAverage of 71 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 30.3% | Safe |
| Orland ParkGrade A | 18.12 ug/LAverage of 237 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 30.2% | Safe |
| SchaumburgGrade A | 17.73 ug/LAverage of 161 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 29.5% | Safe |
| Des PlainesGrade B | 16.90 ug/LAverage of 217 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 28.2% | Safe |
| WheatonGrade A | 16.74 ug/LAverage of 141 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 27.9% | Safe |
| Arlington HeightsGrade B | 16.21 ug/LAverage of 183 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 27.0% | Safe |
| PalatineGrade A | 16.04 ug/LAverage of 235 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 26.7% | Safe |
| Mount ProspectGrade A | 16.04 ug/LAverage of 107 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 26.7% | Safe |
| Tinley ParkGrade A | 15.97 ug/LAverage of 141 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 26.6% | Safe |
| ElmhurstGrade A | 15.58 ug/LAverage of 75 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 26.0% | Safe |
| Hoffman EstatesGrade A | 15.37 ug/LAverage of 205 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 25.6% | Safe |
| Carol StreamGrade A | 15.31 ug/LAverage of 124 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 25.5% | Safe |
| LombardGrade B | 14.99 ug/LAverage of 71 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 25.0% | Safe |
| BerwynGrade A | 14.92 ug/LAverage of 141 samples | 2012–2019 | 60.00 ug/L | 24.9% | Safe |
Showing 25 of 56 cities. View individual city pages for detailed reports.
Haloacetic acids are disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine or other disinfectants react with organic matter. The EPA regulates five HAAs (HAA5): monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid, and dibromoacetic acid. Studies have linked HAAs to increased cancer risk and potential developmental and reproductive effects. Dichloroacetic acid in particular has been shown to cause liver cancer in laboratory animals.
Formed during water disinfection when chlorine reacts with organic compounds; levels vary with source water quality and treatment processes
Based on our analysis of EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data and local water utility reports,haloacetic acids (haa5) has been detected in 56 Illinois water systems. The average level across all tested cities is 24% of the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), with the highest detection at 62.0% of the limit.
The EPA MCL for HAA5 is 60 ug/L (60 ppb). The EPA MCL for haloacetic acids (haa5) is 60 ug/L. This limit is set to protect public health based on available scientific evidence about the contaminant's health effects.
56 Illinois cities have haloacetic acids (haa5) detected in their water supply. All tested cities are within EPA safety limits.
Increased cancer risk, potential liver damage, developmental effects. The most vulnerable groups include pregnant women and people with liver conditions.
The most effective methods for removing haloacetic acids (haa5) include Activated Carbon, Reverse Osmosis, Distillation. Look for filters certified by NSF/ANSI for haloacetic acids (haa5) reduction.
The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for haloacetic acids (haa5) is 60 ug/L.The EPA MCL for HAA5 is 60 ug/L (60 ppb).
This page shows what Illinois utilities reported for haloacetic acids (haa5). It cannot tell you what is coming out of your own tap: utility samples are taken across a whole system and averaged, levels vary by address and season, and anything picked up after the water leaves the main never appears in their report.
Home water test kitscheck your own tap before buying any filterRecommended filtration methods for haloacetic acids (haa5) removal:
Granular activated carbon effective for HAAs
Removes most HAAs
Effective removal
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