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Water Quality Report

Lafayette, IL

Stark County · 177 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

48

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Lafayette drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, and 2 others. Water hardness is 48 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Lafayette 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
Nitrate0.06 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper27 / 1300 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Selenium0.0026 / 0.05 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Barium0.033 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride2.1 / 4 mg/L
53% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Lafayette

LAFAYETTE

177 servedGroundwater6 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lafayette, IL tap water safe to drink?
Lafayette 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. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, 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 Lafayette water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Lafayette's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Lafayette get its drinking water?
Lafayette'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. Lafayette is served by one water system: LAFAYETTE.

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