Water Quality Report
Franklin, IL
Morgan County · 800 residents · 1 water system
3
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Franklin drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants detected in Franklin 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
Total Trihalomethanes82.5 / 80 ug/L
103% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)27.4 / 60 ug/L
46% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Franklin
Other cities in Morgan County
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin, IL tap water safe to drink?
Franklin tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Franklin water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Franklin's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Franklin get its drinking water?
Franklin's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Franklin is served by one water system: FRANKLIN.
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