Madison County · 12,606 residents · 3 water systems
11
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Highland drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 7 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Highland water.
Contaminants detected in Highland water
11 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Highland tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, 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 Highland water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Highland's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Selenium, Fluoride, Barium, Dalapon, Toc, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Highland water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Highland'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 Highland get its drinking water?
Highland's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Highland is served by 3 water systems, the largest being HIGHLAND (serving 10,674 people).
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