Water Quality Report
Ashton, IL
Lee County · 967 residents · 1 water system
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Ashton drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 1 others.
Contaminants detected in Ashton water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0063 / 0.015 mg/L
42% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.253 / 10 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Copper571 / 1300 ug/L
44% of EPA limit
Radium3.2 / 5 pCi/L
64% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes8 / 80 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton, IL tap water safe to drink?
Ashton tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 5 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Ashton water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Ashton's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Ashton get its drinking water?
Ashton'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. Ashton is served by one water system: ASHTON.
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