Streamwood
Is Streamwood tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Streamwood scores 64/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Streamwood. We found 27 total violations (23 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
Live: 07:30 AM☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Streamwood.
Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Streamwood?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Streamwood tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Streamwood tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Streamwood, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 64/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Streamwood
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Streamwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Streamwood tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Streamwood scores 64/100.
How many water systems serve Streamwood?
Streamwood is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Streamwood?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Streamwood.
What is the water quality score for Streamwood?
The water quality score for Streamwood is 64 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Streamwood?
The top contaminants detected in Streamwood include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Streamwood Water Quality Summary
Streamwood, IL receives a water quality score of 64/100 (Grade C) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Streamwood's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.
Streamwood's score of 64 is 2 points below the Illinois state average of 66, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Illinois water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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