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Water Quality Report

Elwood, IL

Will County · 2,229 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Elwood 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, Radium.

Contaminants detected in Elwood water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper221 / 1300 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
Radium4.4 / 5 pCi/L
88% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elwood, IL tap water safe to drink?
Elwood tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Elwood water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Elwood's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Elwood get its drinking water?
Elwood'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. Elwood is served by one water system: ELWOOD.

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