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Water Quality Report

Hinckley, IL

DeKalb County · 2,006 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Hinckley drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others.

Contaminants detected in Hinckley 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
Copper543 / 1300 ug/L
42% of EPA limit
Radium5.7 / 5 pCi/L
114% of EPA limit
53% of EPA limit
46% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0203 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Fluoride0.345 / 4 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Barium0.158 / 2 mg/L
8% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hinckley, IL tap water safe to drink?
Hinckley tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Hinckley water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Hinckley's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Fluoride, Barium. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Hinckley get its drinking water?
Hinckley'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. Hinckley is served by one water system: HINCKLEY.

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