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Water Quality Report

Clearwater, IL

Ogle County · 842 residents · 3 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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
Copper122 / 1300 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes17.7 / 80 ug/L
22% of EPA limit
12% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clearwater, IL tap water safe to drink?
Clearwater tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, 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 Clearwater water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Clearwater's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Clearwater get its drinking water?
Clearwater'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. Clearwater is served by 3 water systems, the largest being ROLLING MEADOWS MHC (serving 447 people).

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