Wilmette
Is Wilmette tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Wilmette scores 53/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Wilmette. We found 30 total violations (30 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Wilmette?
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 Wilmette tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Wilmette tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Wilmette, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 53/100, 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 Wilmette
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Wilmette.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilmette tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Wilmette scores 53/100.
How many water systems serve Wilmette?
Wilmette is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Wilmette?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Wilmette.
What is the water quality score for Wilmette?
The water quality score for Wilmette is 53 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 Wilmette?
The top contaminants detected in Wilmette include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Wilmette Water Quality Summary
Wilmette, IL receives a water quality score of 53/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Wilmette's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Wilmette's score of 53 is 13 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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