Chicago Tap Water
Water provider: Chicago Department of Water Management (Chicago, IL)
Filter guidance
We do not have enough dated, utility-specific measurements to select a filter for this address. Check the current utility report or test your tap, then choose a model certified for the measured contaminant.
What the reviewed source lists
Lead
Listed for context, not verified as a local measurement
Source wording: detected above 15 ppb action level in 5% of high-risk samples
Chicago has an estimated 400,000+ lead service lines, the most of any US city. Run tap 2-3 minutes after long non-use and use a lead-certified filter.
Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Listed for context, not verified as a local measurement
Source wording: ~25 ppb
Chlorine
Listed for context, not verified as a local measurement
Source and date
Chicago Water Quality Report (2023). Last reviewed 2024-11-01.
This reflects the most recent public water quality report available when we last reviewed this utility. Verify current conditions with the utility.