Water Quality Report
Coal City, IL
5,856 residents · 2 water systems
2
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Coal City drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Coal City water.
Contaminants detected in Coal City 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
Lithium150 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Frequently asked questions
Is Coal City, IL tap water safe to drink?
Coal City tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Lithium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Coal City water?
Monitoring has detected 2 contaminants in Coal City's water supply: Lead, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Coal City water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Coal City's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Coal City get its drinking water?
Coal 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. Coal City is served by 2 water systems, the largest being COAL CITY (serving 5,749 people).
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