Douglas County · 1,353 residents · 2 water systems
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Atwood 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, Total Trihalomethanes, and 1 others.
Contaminants detected in Atwood water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Atwood tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Atwood water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Atwood's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Atwood get its drinking water?
Atwood'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. Atwood is served by 2 water systems, the largest being ATWOOD (serving 1,155 people).
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