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Water Quality Report

Huntley, IL

McHenry County · 28,495 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Huntley 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, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Huntley water.

Contaminants detected in Huntley water

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

Lead0.0011 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Copper720 / 1300 ug/L
55% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes12.6 / 80 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
Barium0.99 / 2 mg/L
50% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.577 / 4 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate350 ug/L
Unregulated
PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)0.7 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huntley, IL tap water safe to drink?
Huntley tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium. 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 Huntley water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Huntley's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, Orthophosphate, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Huntley water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Huntley'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 Huntley get its drinking water?
Huntley'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. Huntley is served by one water system: HUNTLEY.

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