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Water Quality Report

Brookport, IL

Massac County · 730 residents · 1 water system

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

199

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Brookport drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. Water hardness is 199 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Brookport 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
Copper82.7 / 1300 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Radium0.84 / 5 pCi/L
17% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes10.1 / 80 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Xylenes0.83 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.0296 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.24 / 4 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Toluene0.72 / 1000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Phosphorus Total10 ug/L
Unregulated
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brookport, IL tap water safe to drink?
Brookport tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Xylenes. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Brookport water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Brookport's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Xylenes, Barium, Fluoride, Toluene, Phosphorus Total. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Brookport water hard?
Yes. Brookport water has a hardness of 199 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Brookport get its drinking water?
Brookport'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. Brookport is served by one water system: BROOKPORT.

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