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Water Quality Report

Arcola, IL

Douglas County · 2,927 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Arcola drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in Arcola water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper113 / 1300 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes66.1 / 80 ug/L
83% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)19.1 / 60 ug/L
32% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Arcola

ARCOLA

2,927 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Arcola, IL tap water safe to drink?
Arcola tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Arcola water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Arcola's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Arcola get its drinking water?
Arcola's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Arcola is served by one water system: ARCOLA.

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