Water Quality Report
Gorham, IL
Jackson County · 1,143 residents · 1 water system
3
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Gorham drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants detected in Gorham 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
Total Trihalomethanes12.9 / 80 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)18.4 / 60 ug/L
31% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gorham, IL tap water safe to drink?
Gorham tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Gorham water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Gorham's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Gorham get its drinking water?
Gorham's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Gorham is served by one water system: GORHAM.
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