Vermilion County · 4,950 residents · 3 water systems
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Georgetown drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Georgetown water
4 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Georgetown 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Georgetown water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Georgetown's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Georgetown water have PFAS?
Georgetown's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Georgetown get its drinking water?
Georgetown'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. Georgetown is served by 3 water systems, the largest being GEORGETOWN (serving 4,200 people).
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