Water Quality Report
Ava, IL
Jackson County · 2,161 residents · 2 water systems
3
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Ava drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants detected in Ava water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.001 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes12.2 / 80 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)15.1 / 60 ug/L
25% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ava, IL tap water safe to drink?
Ava tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Ava water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Ava's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Ava get its drinking water?
Ava's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Ava is served by 2 water systems, the largest being ORAVILLE WATER DISTRICT (serving 1,108 people).
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