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Water Quality Report

East Peoria, IL

Tazewell County · 35,776 residents · 8 water systems

11

Contaminants detected

4

PFAS compounds

330

Hardness (mg/L)

5

Above legal limits

10

Above health guidelines

East Peoria drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in East Peoria water. Water hardness is 330 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in East Peoria water

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

Lead0.007 / 0.015 mg/L
47% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.765 / 10 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Arsenic0.0028 / 0.01 mg/L
28% of EPA limit
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
108% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes79.5 / 80 ug/L
99% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)66.5 / 60 ug/L
111% of EPA limit
Barium0.149 / 2 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.12 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate1400 ug/L
Unregulated
Phosphorus Total5 ug/L
Unregulated
Pfpea0.003 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (4 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving East Peoria

EAST PEORIA

22,484 servedGroundwater11 contaminants2 above legal limits2 above guidelines
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NORTH TAZEWELL PWD

7,625 servedGroundwater22 contaminants1 above legal limit2 above guidelines
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CATERPILLAR TRAIL PWD

5,125 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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MILL POINT MHP

200 servedGroundwater11 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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EDELSTEIN WATER COOP

113 servedGroundwater5 contaminants1 above guideline
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VALLEY VIEW SUBDIVISION (WOODFORD)

100 servedGroundwater3 contaminants1 above guideline
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BROADVIEW ESTATES EAST PEORIA

89 servedGroundwater19 contaminants2 above guidelines
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HOLLANDS GROVE COURT SUBDIVISION

40 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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Other cities in Tazewell County

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Peoria, IL tap water safe to drink?
East Peoria tap water has 5 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 10 above independent health guidelines. 11 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 East Peoria water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in East Peoria's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, Orthophosphate, Phosphorus Total, Pfpea. Additionally, 4 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 5 of these are above EPA legal limits. 10 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.
Is East Peoria water hard?
Yes. East Peoria 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 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 22,484 people).

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