Eldred drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 1 others.
Contaminants detected in Eldred water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Eldred tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 5 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Eldred water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Eldred's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Eldred get its drinking water?
Eldred'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. Eldred is served by one water system: ELDRED.
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