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Water Quality Report

Dwight, IL

Livingston County · 4,673 residents · 3 water systems

9

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

330

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Dwight drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 330 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Dwight 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
Nitrate1.6 / 10 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.006 / 0.01 mg/L
60% of EPA limit
Copper1.6 / 1.3 mg/L
123% of EPA limit
38% of EPA limit
26% of EPA limit
Selenium0.0011 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.13 / 2 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.594 / 4 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dwight, IL tap water safe to drink?
Dwight tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 4 above independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Dwight water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Dwight's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Barium, Fluoride. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Dwight water have PFAS?
Dwight's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Is Dwight water hard?
Yes. Dwight water has a hardness of 330 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 Dwight get its drinking water?
Dwight'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. Dwight is served by 3 water systems, the largest being DWIGHT (serving 4,400 people).

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