Galva drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 5 others. Water hardness is 57 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Galva water
9 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Galva 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. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Galva water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Galva's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Barium, Fluoride. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Galva get its drinking water?
Galva'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. Galva is served by 2 water systems, the largest being GALVA (serving 2,449 people).
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