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Water Quality Report

Cordova, IL

Rock Island County · 640 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

200

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Cordova drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Barium, and 1 others. Water hardness is 200 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Cordova 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
Nitrate6.3 / 10 mg/L
63% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
Barium0.0665 / 2 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.68 / 4 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cordova, IL tap water safe to drink?
Cordova tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Barium, Fluoride. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Cordova water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Cordova's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Barium, Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Cordova water hard?
Yes. Cordova water has a hardness of 200 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Cordova get its drinking water?
Cordova'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. Cordova is served by one water system: CORDOVA.

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