Water system

Il American-Whispering Hills

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Illinois EPA ID IL1115700 8,300 people Groundwater

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Il American-Whispering Hills has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
Yes, we recommend considering one. Average PFOA was above the 4 ppt federal limit (compliance deadline April 2029).
What kind of filter?
For PFAS, look for NSF/ANSI 53 (with an explicit PFOA/PFOS or total PFAS claim) or NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: 1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 60 monitoring/reporting violations; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOA; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

ChemicalHighest location averageHighest single sampleFederal limitDetections/samples
PFBS4.3 ppt8.6 pptnone2/10
PFHpA1.8 ppt3.6 pptnone1/10
PFPeA7 ppt14 pptnone3/10
PFBA4.4 ppt8.7 pptnone1/10
PFOA4.2 ppt8.3 ppt4 ppt1/10
PFHxS2.9 ppt5.7 ppt10 ppt (proposed repeal)1/10
PFHxA6.5 ppt13 pptnone3/10
3 PFAS tested and not detected

HFPO-DA, PFNA, PFOS (10 samples each, below EPA minimum reporting levels).

Hazard Index (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS): 0.29 (limit 1.0, proposed for repeal).

Averages are per sampling location across UCMR 5 samples (non-detects counted as 0), approximating the rule’s running annual average. Not an official compliance determination; PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance begins April 26, 2029.

Lithium (also tested in UCMR 5, not a PFAS; no federal limit): highest location average 5.5 ppb.

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile0 ppb2025-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2025-01-16Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeResolved
2025-01-16Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeResolved
2025-01-16Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeResolved
2025-01-16Other paperwork/notice violationPublic NoticeResolved
2024-10-17Required treatment not doneLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSResolved
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingMethoxychlorArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingETHYLENE DIBROMIDEArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reporting1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingPicloramArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingAtrazineArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBenzo(a)pyreneArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingMethoxychlorArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBenzo(a)pyreneArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingCarbofuranArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHeptachlor epoxideArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingEndothallArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingLASSOArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingCarbofuranArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingPentachlorophenolArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingAtrazineArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingNitrateResolved
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingNitrateResolved
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHexachlorocyclopentadieneArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDinosebArchived
2023-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDiquatArchived

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

PFOA

NSF/ANSI 53 (PFOA/PFOS claim)NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)
Aquasana Claryum or OptimH2O (PFAS claim) ~$100–350
Aquasana under-sink lineup; must list PFOA/PFOS on the certificate — check before buying.
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Clearly Filtered Pitcher (PFAS claim) ~$110
Pitcher option with published PFAS reduction claims; verify NSF/IAPMO listing.
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Waterdrop G3 / G3P600 RO ~$300–500
Tankless RO; RO broadly reduces nitrate, fluoride, arsenic and many PFAS — confirm the certificate lists yours.
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PFAS (other)

NSF/ANSI 58 (RO, total PFAS claim)NSF/ANSI 53 (check claim)
RO system with total-PFAS claim ~$300–600
Prefer units whose NSF/ANSI 58 listing covers total PFAS or named PFAS.
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Certified filter (check contaminant list) varies
Open the NSF listing and confirm the exact chemical before you buy.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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