Stephenson County · 463 residents · 1 water system
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
German Valley drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes.
Contaminants detected in German Valley water
4 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
German Valley tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 German Valley water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in German Valley's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does German Valley get its drinking water?
German Valley'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. German Valley is served by one water system: GERMAN VALLEY.
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