CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 61011

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

3 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.

8
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
183%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 183% of limit
Detected: 7.30 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 182% of limit
Detected: 18.20 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 155% of limit
Detected: 6.20 ppt

NORTH PARK PWD

IL2015500 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
3
State
Illinois
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
7.30ppt
183% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
18.20ppt
182% of limit
10 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
6.20ppt
155% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
lithium
9330.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
7.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
5.40pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
4.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
4.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated

Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.

UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.

Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.

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