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Water Quality Report

Carlyle, IL

Clinton County · 8,053 residents · 4 water systems

10

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Carlyle drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 6 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Carlyle water

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

Lead0.011 / 0.015 mg/L
73% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.2 / 10 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Copper33 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes35.4 / 80 ug/L
44% of EPA limit
51% of EPA limit
Atrazine0.38 / 3 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.797 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Barium0.047 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Simazine0.094 / 4 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Toc5.3 mg/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carlyle, IL tap water safe to drink?
Carlyle tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 10 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 Carlyle water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Carlyle's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Fluoride, Barium, Simazine, Toc. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Carlyle water have PFAS?
Carlyle'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 Carlyle get its drinking water?
Carlyle's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Carlyle is served by 4 water systems, the largest being CARLYLE (serving 3,373 people).

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