Geneseo, IL

Geneseo tap water has 5 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 6 above independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). 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.

Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Geneseo's water supply: Lead, Copper, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 5 of these are above EPA legal limits. 6 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.

Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Geneseo'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.

Geneseo'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. Geneseo is served by 10 water systems, the largest being GENESEO (serving 6,539 people).