What the North Riverside records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- 2 pipeline incident records shown; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).Source date: PHMSA data as of Q1 2026
Water quality in North Riverside
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for North Riverside, IL from EPA SDWIS.
North Riverside
No active drinking-water issues detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
Purchased or imported water record · Serves 7,071 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
Reviewed: source records as of Q1 2026
EPA UCMR5 — No PFAS detection records shown for these water systems
Open data source: EPA UCMR5DoD PFAS — No investigation records shown for this report
Open data source: DoD PFASImpaired Water Bodies
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Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Bensenville Ditch-Des Plaines River
Retrieved: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Mercury, Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs)
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption, Other, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in North Riverside
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Cook County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
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Nonattainment Status
EPA designations apply to a specific pollutant and federal air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA can issue a clean-data determination while a formal designation remains in effect.
Chicago: Ozone
NonattainmentSerious8-Hour Ozone (2015 Standard)
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
Maintenance areas
EPA redesignated these areas to attainment under approved maintenance plans.
Chicago-Naperville
Ozone · 8-Hour Ozone (2008 Standard)
Classification: Serious
Original designation: Jul 2012
Reported design value: 0.079 ppm (2023–2025)
1997 Primary Annual PM2.5 Designations
Chicago-Gary-Lake County
EPA revoked the 1997 primary annual PM2.5 standard in this redesignated area.
Original designation: Apr 2005
Open data source: EPA final primary annual revocation ruleOpen data source: EPA designation statusData from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
City Hall — Naperville, Illinois
Annual mean: 9.1 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Com Ed Maintenance Bldg — Chicago, Illinois
Annual mean: 2.5 Parts per billion
EPA primary exceedance count: 1 (SO2 1-hour 2010)
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 27.9 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
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Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
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Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Chase Products Co
Reported: 2024
Duraco Specialty Tapes
Reported: 2024
Elkay Plumbing Products Co
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in North Riverside
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
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County radon potential
Cook County, IL
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Cook County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in North Riverside
FEMA Flood Zones
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FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain) with base flood elevation.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Pipeline Incidents
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Pipeline Incidents
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
Recent Incidents (last 5 years)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
- Type
- Gas Distribution
- Cause
- NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE
- Released
- NATURAL GAS
Property damage: $10,600
Data from PHMSA
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Cook County, IllinoisPop. 5,109,292
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 8,115
- State
- 7,549
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 15.3%
- State
- 14.4%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 3.3
- State
- 3.2
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 4.4
- State
- 4.2
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 13.2%
- State
- 12.6%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 31.4%
- State
- 34.3%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 10.8
- State
- 8.8
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 10.4%
- State
- 9.7%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 77.9
- State
- 78.0
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 8,115 | 7,549 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 15.3% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 13.2% | 12.6% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 34.3% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 10.8 | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 77.9 | 78.0 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about North Riverside, Illinois
Has PFAS been found in the water in North Riverside, Illinois?
This report does not have PFAS sample results for the candidate water systems in North Riverside.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in North Riverside, Illinois?
The EPA drinking water records available here list no violations for North Riverside.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near North Riverside, Illinois?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for North Riverside.
The monitoring station at City Hall, Naperville, Illinois recorded an annual average of 9.1 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Com Ed Maintenance Bldg, Chicago, Illinois recorded an annual average of 2.5 Parts per billion for sulfur dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Com Ed Maintenance Bldg, Chicago, Illinois recorded an annual average of 27.9 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in North Riverside, Illinois?
The radon data for North Riverside covers Cook County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near North Riverside, Illinois?
No Superfund or brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in North Riverside, Illinois?
The county data for North Riverside reports a life expectancy of 77.9 years in Cook County, Illinois.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in North Riverside, Illinois?
The county data for North Riverside reports 8,115 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Cook County, Illinois. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in North Riverside, Illinois?
The county data for North Riverside lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 10.8 micrograms per cubic meter in Cook County, Illinois.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What environmental incidents are recorded near North Riverside, Illinois?
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Northern Illinois Gas Co near North Riverside on May 25, 2021. The reported release was natural gas.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Northern Illinois Gas Co near North Riverside on Jul 24, 2025. The reported release was natural gas.