Is Tinley Park, IL Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Tinley Park, 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 Tinley Park Get Its Water?
Water in Tinley Park, IL is provided by 5 public water systems: TINLEY PARK, IL AMERICAN-HOMER TOWNSHIP, CORINTH PWD, IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY and OAK FOREST.
How Is Tinley Park Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration).
What's in Tinley Park Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Tinley Park 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 |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Tinley Park
Current EPA monitoring data for Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park Tap Water
Is Tinley Park tap water safe to drink?
Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Tinley Park water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Tinley Park get its drinking water?
Tinley Park receives water from 5 public water systems, including TINLEY PARK.
Do I need a water filter in Tinley Park?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Tinley Park. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Tinley Park tap water tested?
Public water systems in Tinley Park 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 2024-11-04.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Tinley Park
- 60477 - Bremen, Tinley Park tap water report Some concern
- 60487 - Frankfort, Tinley Park tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Tinley Park, 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.
- TINLEY PARKSome concern
Also covers / overlaps with
- Orland, IL · Township
- Bremen, IL · Township
- Frankfort, IL · Township
- Orland Hills, IL
- Rich, IL · Township