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Water Quality Report

Chrisman, IL

Edgar County · 1,273 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Chrisman drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 1 others.

Contaminants detected in Chrisman water

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

Lead0.0012 / 0.015 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Copper1.7 / 1.3 mg/L
131% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes13.8 / 80 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate490 ug/L
Unregulated
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chrisman, IL tap water safe to drink?
Chrisman tap water has 1 contaminant 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, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 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 Chrisman water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Chrisman's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Chrisman get its drinking water?
Chrisman'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. Chrisman is served by one water system: CHRISMAN.

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