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Water Quality Report

Bethany, IL

Moultrie County · 1,475 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Bethany 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, Total Trihalomethanes.

Contaminants detected in Bethany water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper2.1 / 1.3 mg/L
150% of EPA limit
4% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bethany, IL tap water safe to drink?
Bethany tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Bethany water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Bethany's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Bethany get its drinking water?
Bethany'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. Bethany is served by one water system: BETHANY.

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