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Water Quality Report

Kempton, IL

Ford County · 177 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

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

Contaminants detected in Kempton 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
Nitrate1.2 / 10 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Copper1.7 / 1.3 mg/L
131% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes34.3 / 80 ug/L
43% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
Nickel0.0085 mg/L
UnregulatedInorganic
Barium0.019 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.476 / 4 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

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

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