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Water Quality Report

Clay City, IL

Clay County · 957 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Clay City 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, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in Clay City water

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

Lead0.0011 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Copper17 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes42.5 / 80 ug/L
53% of EPA limit
22% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clay City, IL tap water safe to drink?
Clay City 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Clay City water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Clay City's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Clay City get its drinking water?
Clay City'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. Clay City is served by one water system: CLAY CITY.

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