A study done by the NRDC, which we covered in our last article that you can read HERE, found a massive quantity of violations regarding our drinking water. This in-depth report analyzed each state and found Illinois to be one of the top five states for larger populations with the most contaminated drinking water.
Illinois communities such as Berwyn, Lemont, Oak Lawn and Loves Park showed excessive violations while Chicago systems itself seemed compliant. Only compliant in certain regards, however, as it was determined that 80% of the Chicago water system still utilizes lead piping (lead is indeed a harmful substance we should not be ingesting frequently). While the EPA and states have been falling short on protecting our drinking water, the NRDC stated that the biggest failing is in the very law set to protect us. It’s extremely outdated and needs to be significantly updated to reflect current environment, chemicals and contamination levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Illinois rank for drinking water contamination?
An in-depth NRDC report found Illinois to be one of the top five states among those with larger populations for the most contaminated drinking water, with communities such as Berwyn, Lemont, Oak Lawn and Loves Park showing excessive violations.
Is Chicago's water system free of problems?
Not entirely. Chicago's systems appeared compliant in certain regards, but it was determined that 80% of the Chicago water system still uses lead piping, and lead is a harmful substance we should not ingest frequently.
What did the NRDC identify as the biggest failing in protecting drinking water?
According to the NRDC, the biggest failing is the law meant to protect us. It is extremely outdated and needs significant updates to reflect the current environment, chemicals and contamination levels.
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