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Water Quality Report

Dallas City, IL

Hancock County · 788 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

210

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Dallas 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). Water hardness is 210 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Dallas City water

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

Lead0.0031 / 0.015 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Copper49.6 / 1300 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes16.4 / 80 ug/L
21% of EPA limit
15% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dallas City, IL tap water safe to drink?
Dallas 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 Dallas City water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Dallas 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.
Is Dallas City water hard?
Yes. Dallas City water has a hardness of 210 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 Dallas City get its drinking water?
Dallas 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. Dallas City is served by one water system: DALLAS CITY.

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