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Water Quality Report

Kincaid, IL

Christian County · 1,561 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Kincaid drinking water comes from surface water. 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 Kincaid 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
Copper855 / 1300 ug/L
66% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes49.6 / 80 ug/L
62% of EPA limit
32% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kincaid, IL tap water safe to drink?
Kincaid tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Kincaid water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Kincaid's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Kincaid get its drinking water?
Kincaid's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Kincaid is served by one water system: KINCAID.

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