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Water Quality Report

Carbondale, IL

Jackson County · 28,038 residents · 6 water systems

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

47

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Carbondale drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 47 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Carbondale water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0095 / 0.015 mg/L
63% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.08 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper4.2 / 1300 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes61.9 / 80 ug/L
77% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)26.9 / 60 ug/L
45% of EPA limit
Barium0.016 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.712 / 4 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Toc5.4 mg/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Carbondale

CARBONDALE

22,107 servedSurface water8 contaminants1 above guideline
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LAKESIDE PWD

3,065 servedSurface water3 contaminants
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DEVILS KITCHEN WATER DISTRICT

1,428 servedSurface water3 contaminants
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BUNCOMBE WATER DISTRICT

1,030 servedSurface water2 contaminants
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CRAB ORCHARD ESTATES

238 servedSurface water2 contaminants
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MARION MOBILE HOME VILLAGE

170 servedSurface water2 contaminants
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Other cities in Jackson County

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carbondale, IL tap water safe to drink?
Carbondale tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Carbondale water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Carbondale's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, Toc. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Carbondale water have PFAS?
Carbondale'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 Carbondale get its drinking water?
Carbondale's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Carbondale is served by 6 water systems, the largest being CARBONDALE (serving 22,107 people).

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