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Morton Grove, IL Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Morton Grove, IL — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Morton Grove's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Morton Grove PWSID: IL0311950 Updated: 2026 Q2
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Lead above the federal action level

Lead is 17.60 ppb, 117% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

D

Morton Grove earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 17.60 ppb — 117% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
4 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Morton Grove's lead level vs. all Illinois community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 17.60 ppb — 100% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 1% of Illinois utilities
Population Served
25157
~8726 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
4 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
100% of EPA action level
17.60 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 17.60 ppb, 117% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Public Notice OTHER — — 2026 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

4 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Morton Grove
PWSID IL0311950
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 25,157
Service connections 8,726
Systems serving this area 4
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morton Grove tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 17.60 ppb, 117% of the action level.
Does Morton Grove water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Morton Grove? ▼
Morton Grove (PWSID IL0311950), one of 4 systems serving this area. Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-10-30. Inspectors recorded 3 significant deficiencies.

What Should Morton Grove Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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