Stephenson County · 2,680 residents · 1 water system
6
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Lena drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 2 others.
Contaminants detected in Lena water
6 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lena 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, 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 Lena water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Lena's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Lena get its drinking water?
Lena'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. Lena is served by one water system: LENA.
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