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Water Quality Report

East Peoria, IL

35,576 residents · 8 water systems

3

Contaminants detected

4

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

3

Above legal limits

6

Above health guidelines

East Peoria drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Pfpea. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in East Peoria water.

Contaminants detected in East Peoria water

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

Lead0.008 / 0.015 mg/L
53% of EPA limit
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
108% of EPA limit
Pfpea0.003 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (4 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Frequently asked questions

Is East Peoria, IL tap water safe to drink?
East Peoria tap water has 3 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 6 above independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Pfpea. 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 East Peoria water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in East Peoria's water supply: Lead, Copper, Pfpea. Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 of these are above EPA legal limits. 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does East Peoria water have PFAS?
Yes. 4 PFAS compounds have been detected in East Peoria's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does East Peoria get its drinking water?
East Peoria'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 Peoria is served by 8 water systems, the largest being EAST PEORIA (serving 22,284 people).

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