Grand Ridge drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 6 others. Water hardness is 113 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Grand Ridge water
10 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Grand Ridge tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 3 above independent health guidelines. 10 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Grand Ridge water?
Monitoring has detected 10 contaminants in Grand Ridge's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride, Phosphorus Total. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Grand Ridge get its drinking water?
Grand Ridge'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. Grand Ridge is served by one water system: GRAND RIDGE.
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