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Water Quality Report

Capron, IL

Boone County · 1,343 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Capron drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others.

Contaminants detected in Capron 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
Copper134 / 1300 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Radium3 / 5 pCi/L
60% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes3.1 / 80 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5.9 / 60 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.61 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Barium0.307 / 2 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Capron

CAPRON

1,343 servedGroundwater7 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Capron, IL tap water safe to drink?
Capron tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Capron water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Capron's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride, Barium. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Capron get its drinking water?
Capron'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. Capron is served by one water system: CAPRON.

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