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Water Quality Report

Godfrey, IL

Cook County · 614,338 residents · 47 water systems

5

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

Hardness (mg/L)

7

Above legal limits

23

Above health guidelines

Godfrey drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfhxa, Lithium, and 1 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Godfrey water.

Contaminants detected in Godfrey water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.009 / 0.015 mg/L
60% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.0086 ug/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Pfhxa0.0055 ug/L
Unregulated
Lithium9.8 ug/L
Unregulated
Pfpea0.0063 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Godfrey

IL AMERICAN-PEORIA

137,575 servedSurface water5 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS

131,368 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-WEST SUBURBAN

73,978 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-ALTON

46,127 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-GRANITE CITY

33,572 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-PEKIN

31,731 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-HOMER TOWNSHIP

24,543 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-STREATOR

19,000 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-LINCOLN

15,200 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-STERLING

14,782 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-PONTIAC

11,864 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-CHICAGO SUBURBAN

11,187 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-JERSEYVILLE

8,412 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-SOUTH BELOIT

7,893 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-VALLEY VIEW

6,721 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-DUPAGE UTILITY

6,613 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-FERNWAY

5,521 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-LIBERTY RIDGE WEST

3,307 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-VILLA GROVE

2,467 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-FARMINGTON

2,448 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-WAYCINDEN

1,934 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-ARROWHEAD

1,581 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-MOUNT PULASKI

1,506 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-ROSICLARE

1,387 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-HARDIN COUNTY

1,373 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-ARBURY

1,225 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above legal limit
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IL AMERICAN-GLASFORD

1,193 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-ANDALUSIA

1,184 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-WASHINGTON ESTATES

1,143 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above legal limit
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IL AMERICAN-VALLEY MARINA

1,102 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-COUNTRY CLUB

1,014 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-LIVINGSTON

825 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-ALPINE HEIGHTS

707 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-TERRA COTTA

681 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-LOMBARD HEIGHTS

679 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-SAUNEMIN

456 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-MORELAND

445 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-LIBERTY RIDGE EAST

320 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-NETTLE CREEK

317 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above legal limit
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IL AMERICAN-ROLLINS

231 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above legal limit1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-RIDGECREST

203 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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IL AMERICAN-MIDWEST PALOS

126 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-CENTRAL STATES DST

117 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-LEONORE

111 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-HOLLIS

107 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-RIVER GRANGE

62 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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IL AMERICAN-LAKE WATER COMPANY

Population not reportedSurface water0 contaminants
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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 23 above independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfhxa, Lithium, Pfpea. 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 5 contaminants in Godfrey's water supply: Lead, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfhxa, Lithium, Pfpea. Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 7 of these are above EPA legal limits. 23 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Godfrey water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 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.
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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