Water Quality Report
Edwardsville, IL
36,608 residents · 5 water systems
1
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Edwardsville drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 1 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Edwardsville water.
Contaminants detected in Edwardsville water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Water systems serving Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE
26,808 servedGroundwater1 contaminants
NORTH EAST CENTRAL PWD
3,975 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
HOLIDAY SHORES SD
2,840 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
SOUTHERN IL UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE
2,817 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
QUAIL RUN MOBILE HOME PARK
168 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
Frequently asked questions
Is Edwardsville, IL tap water safe to drink?
Edwardsville tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 1 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead. 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 Edwardsville water?
Monitoring has detected 1 contaminants in Edwardsville's water supply: Lead. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Edwardsville water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Edwardsville'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 Edwardsville get its drinking water?
Edwardsville's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Edwardsville is served by 5 water systems, the largest being EDWARDSVILLE (serving 26,808 people).
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