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Water Quality Report

Buda, IL

Bureau County · 482 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Buda drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Fluoride, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Buda water.

Contaminants detected in Buda 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
Copper192 / 1300 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.619 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Lithium70 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buda, IL tap water safe to drink?
Buda tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Fluoride, Lithium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Buda water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Buda's water supply: Lead, Copper, Fluoride, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Buda water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Buda's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Buda get its drinking water?
Buda'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. Buda is served by one water system: BUDA.

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