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Water Quality Report

Hartsburg, IL

Logan County · 262 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

5

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Hartsburg drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 3 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Hartsburg water.

Contaminants detected in Hartsburg water

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

Lead0.0046 / 0.015 mg/L
31% of EPA limit
Nitrate4.5 / 10 mg/L
45% of EPA limit
11% of EPA limit
3% of EPA limit
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)1.5 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)1.4 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
Nitrite0.072 / 1 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
PFAS (5 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hartsburg, IL tap water safe to drink?
Hartsburg tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Hartsburg water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Hartsburg's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Nitrite. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Hartsburg water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Hartsburg'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 Hartsburg get its drinking water?
Hartsburg'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. Hartsburg is served by one water system: HARTSBURG.

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