Water Quality Report
Ashkum, IL
724 residents · 1 water system
3
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Ashkum drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Ashkum water.
Contaminants detected in Ashkum water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0018 / 0.015 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Copper2 / 1.3 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
Lithium24 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Ashkum
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashkum, IL tap water safe to drink?
Ashkum tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Lithium. 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 Ashkum water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Ashkum's water supply: Lead, Copper, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Ashkum water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Ashkum's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Ashkum get its drinking water?
Ashkum'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. Ashkum is served by one water system: ASHKUM.
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