Water Quality Report
Batavia, IL
26,098 residents · 1 water system
2
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Batavia drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Batavia water.
Contaminants detected in Batavia water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0038 / 0.015 mg/L
25% of EPA limit
Lithium34.5 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Batavia
Frequently asked questions
Is Batavia, IL tap water safe to drink?
Batavia 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. 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium. 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 Batavia water?
Monitoring has detected 2 contaminants in Batavia's water supply: Lead, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Batavia water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Batavia'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 Batavia get its drinking water?
Batavia'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. Batavia is served by one water system: BATAVIA.
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