Effingham County · 16,323 residents · 2 water systems
12
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
79
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Effingham drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 8 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Effingham water. Water hardness is 79 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Effingham water
12 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Effingham 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. 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, 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 Effingham water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Effingham's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Barium, Fluoride, Toc, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Effingham water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Effingham'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 Effingham get its drinking water?
Effingham's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Effingham is served by 2 water systems, the largest being EFFINGHAM (serving 12,252 people).
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