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Water Quality Report

Bluford, IL

Jefferson County · 1,880 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Bluford 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 Bluford water

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

Lead0.0017 / 0.015 mg/L
11% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes42.5 / 80 ug/L
53% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)27.2 / 60 ug/L
45% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Bluford

BLUFORD

1,880 servedSurface water3 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bluford, IL tap water safe to drink?
Bluford 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 Bluford water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Bluford'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 Bluford get its drinking water?
Bluford's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Bluford is served by one water system: BLUFORD.

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