PFAS Contamination in Illinois
199 contamination sites tracked
Illinois monitors 199 PFAS sites, with contamination centered around military bases, manufacturing facilities, and wastewater treatment plants throughout the state.
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Get a Free Assessment →Illinois faces widespread PFAS contamination from military, industrial, and municipal sources. Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis has created significant contamination affecting groundwater systems shared with Missouri. Chicago's industrial corridor has multiple PFAS sources, including aerospace facilities, chemical plants, and O'Hare International Airport, where decades of firefighting foam use have contaminated local groundwater.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has been proactive in addressing contamination, implementing statewide monitoring programs and working with affected communities. Lake Michigan, which supplies drinking water to most of the Chicago metropolitan area, requires enhanced monitoring due to multiple industrial discharge points. Downstate agricultural areas face contamination from industrial facilities and applications of PFAS-containing materials.
Key Facts
- Scott Air Force Base contamination affects Illinois-Missouri border region
- Chicago industrial corridor has multiple aerospace and chemical PFAS sources
- Lake Michigan requires enhanced monitoring for multiple industrial discharge points
State Regulations
Illinois EPA has established comprehensive PFAS monitoring requirements and groundwater standards. The state requires public notification when contamination exceeds health advisory levels and provides financial assistance for treatment system installation.
Cities (167)
Sites (199)
CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MATTOON
MATTOON, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SUMMIT
SUMMIT, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
QUINCY
QUINCY, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
MILL CREEK PWD
QUINCY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BOND/MADISON WATER COMPANY
POCAHONTAS, IL · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
BELVIDERE
BELVIDERE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BUDA
PERU, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SPRING VALLEY
SPRING VALLEY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CALHOUN COUNTY RWD
HARDIN, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-CHAMPAIGN
GODFREY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PANA
PANA, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NEW BADEN
NEW BADEN, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CALUMET CITY
CALUMET CITY, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
DIXMOOR
DIXMOOR, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
HOMEWOOD
HOMEWOOD, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LEMONT
LEMONT, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MARKHAM
MARKHAM, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
OAK FOREST
OAK FOREST, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
RICHTON PARK
RICHTON PARK, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SAUK
SAUK VILLAGE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTH HOLLAND
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WESTERN SPRINGS
WESTERN SPRINGS, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PARK FOREST
PARK FOREST, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
STEGER
MANTENO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION
ROBINSON, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
CORTLAND
CORTLAND, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DEKALB
DEKALB, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GENOA
GENOA, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SYCAMORE
SYCAMORE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CAROL STREAM
CAROL STREAM, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ELMHURST
ELMHURST, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ITASCA
ITASCA, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
WARRENVILLE
WARRENVILLE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WEST CHICAGO
WEST CHICAGO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-CLARENDON
ST. CHARLES, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-VALLEY VIEW
GODFREY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LAKE SARA AREA WATER CO-OP, INC.
EFFINGHAM, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GIBSON CITY
GIBSON CITY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WEE-MA-TUK WATER DISTRICT
CUBA, IL · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
CANTON
CANTON, IL · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
COAL CITY
COAL CITY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MINOOKA
MINOOKA, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
MORRIS
MORRIS, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BOOKWALTER WOODS MHP
GARDNER, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SHADY OAKS MHP
CHICAGO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HAMILTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
MCLEANSBORO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GENESEO
GENESEO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
KEWANEE
KEWANEE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ASHKUM
ASHKUM, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MURPHYSBORO
MURPHYSBORO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
EJ WATER COOPERATIVE
DIETERICH, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTHEAST MOUNT VERNON WATER COMPANY
MT VERNON, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MOUNT VERNON
MOUNT VERNON, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WOODLAWN
WOODLAWN, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-JERSEYVILLE
GODFREY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
JERSEY RWC
JERSEYVILLE, IL · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
WASCO SD
WASCO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MILL CREEK WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
GENEVA, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CARPENTERSVILLE
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ELBURN
ELBURN, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTH AURORA
NORTH AURORA, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTH ELGIN
SOUTH ELGIN, IL · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
SUGAR GROVE
SUGAR GROVE, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
AURORA
AURORA, IL · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BATAVIA
BATAVIA, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ELGIN
ELGIN, IL · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
WILLOW LAKE ESTATES MHP
ELGIN, IL · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
MONTGOMERY
MONTGOMERY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ST CHARLES
ST. CHARLES, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
OSWEGO
OSWEGO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
YORKVILLE
YORKVILLE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ABINGDON
MONMOUTH, IL · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
ALTONA
ALTONA, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GALESBURG
GALESBURG, IL · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
ANTIOCH
ANTIOCH, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
FOX LAKE
INGLESIDE, IL · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
HAINESVILLE
VOLO, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LAKE ZURICH
LAKE ZURICH, IL · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
LIBERTYVILLE
LIBERTYVILLE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ZION
ZION, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BARRINGTON
BARRINGTON, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ISLAND LAKE
ISLAND LAKE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LCPW - PEKARA SUBDIVISION
LIBERTYVILLE, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LA SALLE
LA SALLE, IL · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
MARSEILLES
MARSEILLES, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MENDOTA
MENDOTA, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
OGLESBY
OGLESBY, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
OTTAWA
OTTAWA, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PERU
PERU, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-STREATOR
GODFREY, IL · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-PONTIAC
GODFREY, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-LINCOLN
GODFREY, IL · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BUSHNELL
BUSHNELL, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MACOMB
MACOMB, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
MACOMB, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CARY
CARY, IL · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
CRYSTAL LAKE
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
FOX RIVER GROVE
FOX RIVER GROVE, IL · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
LAKE IN THE HILLS
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
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Illinois has 199 PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA data.
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