Lake Forest, IL · Lead
Lead in Lake Forest tap water
Lead was measured above the federal limit in Lake Forest. See the measured values, the EPA source, and what removes lead.
Lead in Lake Forest tap water
Lead was measured above the federal limit in Lake Forest.
Above guidelineThe 90th-percentile tap result was 28.0 µg/L (above the 15 µg/L action level).
The 90th-percentile tap result was 28.0 µg/L (above the 15 µg/L action level).
This page focuses on lead in Lake Forest; the full city report covers every measured contaminant.
Treatment capabilities that apply
- NSF/ANSI 53 lead-certified filters
- Reverse osmosis
- Lead service line replacement
NSF/ANSI 53 lead-reduction filter (optional)
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Recommended because There is no safe level of lead, and older home plumbing can add it at the tap.
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