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Water Quality Report

Jewett, IL

Cumberland County · 303 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Jewett drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in Jewett 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
Copper271 / 1300 ug/L
21% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes46.6 / 80 ug/L
58% of EPA limit
19% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jewett, IL tap water safe to drink?
Jewett tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Jewett water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Jewett's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Jewett get its drinking water?
Jewett'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. Jewett is served by one water system: JEWETT.

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