Effingham County · 3,010 residents · 2 water systems
10
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
93
Hardness (mg/L)
2
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Altamont drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 6 others. Water hardness is 93 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Altamont water
10 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Altamont tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Altamont water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Altamont's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride, Toc. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Altamont get its drinking water?
Altamont's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Altamont is served by 2 water systems, the largest being ALTAMONT (serving 2,610 people).
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