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Water Quality Report

Gilberts, IL

Kane County · 8,366 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

67

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Gilberts drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 67 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Gilberts 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
Copper170 / 1300 ug/L
13% of EPA limit
Radium3.5 / 5 pCi/L
71% of EPA limit
41% of EPA limit
29% of EPA limit
Barium2.5 / 2 mg/L
125% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.624 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gilberts, IL tap water safe to drink?
Gilberts tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, 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 Gilberts water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Gilberts's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Gilberts water have PFAS?
Gilberts'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 Gilberts get its drinking water?
Gilberts'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. Gilberts is served by one water system: GILBERTS.

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