Livingston County · 500 residents · 1 water system
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
174
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Cornell drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. Water hardness is 174 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Cornell water
8 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Cornell tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Selenium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Cornell water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Cornell's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Selenium, Barium, Fluoride, Phosphorus Total. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Cornell water hard?
Yes. Cornell water has a hardness of 174 mg/L (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 Cornell get its drinking water?
Cornell'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. Cornell is served by one water system: CORNELL.
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