Fayette County · 6,348 residents · 2 water systems
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
2
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Brownstown drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, and 1 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Brownstown water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Brownstown tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 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 Brownstown water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Brownstown's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Brownstown water have PFAS?
Brownstown's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Brownstown get its drinking water?
Brownstown's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Brownstown is served by 2 water systems, the largest being FAYETTE WATER COMPANY (serving 5,608 people).
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