Water Quality Report
Godfrey, IL
Peoria County · 614,184 residents · 47 water systems
14
Contaminants detected
9
PFAS compounds
487
Hardness (mg/L)
7
Above legal limits
35
Above health guidelines
Godfrey drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 10 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Godfrey water. Water hardness is 487 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Godfrey water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.011 / 0.015 mg/L
73% of EPA limit
Nitrate5.5 / 10 mg/L
55% of EPA limit
Copper556 / 1300 ug/L
43% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes40.5 / 80 ug/L
51% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)19.3 / 60 ug/L
32% of EPA limit
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)2.6 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)2.2 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Fluoride0.62 / 4 mg/L
16% of EPA limit
Barium0.3 / 2 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Toc5.7 mg/L
Unregulated
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)3 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Pfhxa0.0055 ug/L
Unregulated
Lithium9.8 ug/L
Unregulated
Pfpea0.0063 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (9 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Godfrey
IL AMERICAN-PEORIA
137,575 servedSurface water14 contaminants2 above guidelines
IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS
131,368 servedSurface water16 contaminants2 above guidelines
IL AMERICAN-WEST SUBURBAN
73,978 servedSurface water3 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-ALTON
46,127 servedSurface water17 contaminants3 above guidelines
IL AMERICAN-GRANITE CITY
33,572 servedSurface water15 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-PEKIN
31,731 servedGroundwater8 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-HOMER TOWNSHIP
24,543 servedSurface water20 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-STREATOR
19,000 servedSurface water18 contaminants2 above guidelines
IL AMERICAN-LINCOLN
15,200 servedSurface water12 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-STERLING
14,782 servedGroundwater5 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-PONTIAC
11,864 servedSurface water17 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-CHICAGO SUBURBAN
11,187 servedSurface water4 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-JERSEYVILLE
8,412 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-SOUTH BELOIT
7,893 servedGroundwater3 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-VALLEY VIEW
6,721 servedSurface water13 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-DUPAGE UTILITY
6,613 servedSurface water10 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY
5,521 servedSurface water4 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-LIBERTY RIDGE WEST
3,307 servedSurface water13 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-VILLA GROVE
2,467 servedGroundwater19 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-FARMINGTON
2,448 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-WAYCINDEN
1,934 servedSurface water3 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-ARROWHEAD
1,581 servedSurface water12 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-MOUNT PULASKI
1,506 servedGroundwater23 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-HARDIN COUNTY
1,373 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-ROSICLARE
1,233 servedSurface water16 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-ARBURY
1,225 servedGroundwater5 contaminants1 above legal limit
IL AMERICAN-GLASFORD
1,193 servedGroundwater6 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-ANDALUSIA
1,184 servedGroundwater21 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-WASHINGTON ESTATES
1,143 servedGroundwater6 contaminants1 above legal limit
IL AMERICAN-VALLEY MARINA
1,102 servedGroundwater5 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-COUNTRY CLUB
1,014 servedSurface water11 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-LIVINGSTON
825 servedSurface water2 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-ALPINE HEIGHTS
707 servedSurface water2 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-TERRA COTTA
681 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-LOMBARD HEIGHTS
679 servedSurface water12 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-SAUNEMIN
456 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-MORELAND
445 servedSurface water3 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-LIBERTY RIDGE EAST
320 servedSurface water12 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-NETTLE CREEK
317 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above legal limit
IL AMERICAN-ROLLINS
231 servedGroundwater24 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-RIDGECREST
203 servedGroundwater2 contaminants
IL AMERICAN-MIDWEST PALOS
126 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-CENTRAL STATES DST
117 servedGroundwater16 contaminants2 above guidelines
IL AMERICAN-LEONORE
111 servedGroundwater1 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-HOLLIS
107 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-RIVER GRANGE
62 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
IL AMERICAN-LAKE WATER COMPANY
Population not reportedSurface water2 contaminants
Other cities in Peoria County
Water quality reports for nearby Illinois communities.
Frequently asked questions
Is Godfrey, IL tap water safe to drink?
Godfrey tap water has 7 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 35 above independent health guidelines. 14 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, 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 Godfrey water?
Monitoring has detected 14 contaminants in Godfrey's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), Fluoride, Barium, Toc, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfhxa, Lithium, Pfpea. Additionally, 9 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 7 of these are above EPA legal limits. 35 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Godfrey water have PFAS?
Yes. 9 PFAS compounds have been detected in Godfrey'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.
Is Godfrey water hard?
Yes. Godfrey water has a hardness of 487 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Godfrey get its drinking water?
Godfrey's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Godfrey is served by 47 water systems, the largest being IL AMERICAN-PEORIA (serving 137,575 people).
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