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Water Quality Report

East Galesburg, IL

Knox County · 860 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

East Galesburg drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in East Galesburg water

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

Lead0.0034 / 0.015 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes41.4 / 80 ug/L
52% of EPA limit
32% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Galesburg, IL tap water safe to drink?
East Galesburg 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. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 East Galesburg water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in East Galesburg's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does East Galesburg get its drinking water?
East Galesburg'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. East Galesburg is served by one water system: EAST GALESBURG.

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