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Water Quality Report

Bridgeport, IL

Lawrence County · 3,847 residents · 2 water systems

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Bridgeport drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 2 others.

Contaminants detected in Bridgeport 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
Nitrate0.58 / 10 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Copper128 / 1300 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Radium0.87 / 5 pCi/L
17% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes22.6 / 80 ug/L
28% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)6 / 60 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT

2,572 servedGroundwater6 contaminants
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PETROLIA PWD

1,275 servedGroundwater2 contaminants
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Other cities in Lawrence County

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgeport, IL tap water safe to drink?
Bridgeport tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Bridgeport water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Bridgeport's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Bridgeport get its drinking water?
Bridgeport'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. Bridgeport is served by 2 water systems, the largest being BRIDGEPORT (serving 2,572 people).

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