Is Lake Villa, IL Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Lake Villa, IL tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Lake Villa Get Its Water?
Water in Lake Villa, IL is provided by 3 public water systems: LAKE VILLA, GRANDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PW and LINDENHURST.
How Is Lake Villa Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and ozone and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.
What's in Lake Villa Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Lake Villa public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Lake Villa
Current EPA monitoring data for Lake Villa shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Villa Tap Water
Is Lake Villa tap water safe to drink?
Lake Villa tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Lake Villa tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Lake Villa water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Lake Villa get its drinking water?
Lake Villa receives water from 3 public water systems, including LAKE VILLA.
Do I need a water filter in Lake Villa?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Lake Villa. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Lake Villa tap water tested?
Public water systems in Lake Villa are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-11-04.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Lake Villa
- 60046 - Lake Villa tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Lake Villa, IL
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- GRANDWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION - LAKE CO PWLooks OK
- LAKE VILLALooks OK
- LINDENHURSTLooks OK