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Water Quality Report

Lindenwood, IL

Ogle County · 163 residents · 2 water systems

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

312

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Lindenwood drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others. Water hardness is 312 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Lindenwood 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
Nitrate3.3 / 10 mg/L
33% of EPA limit
Copper53.8 / 1300 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
7% of EPA limit
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.0351 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.173 / 4 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lindenwood, IL tap water safe to drink?
Lindenwood tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, 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 Lindenwood water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Lindenwood's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Lindenwood water hard?
Yes. Lindenwood water has a hardness of 312 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Lindenwood get its drinking water?
Lindenwood'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. Lindenwood is served by 2 water systems, the largest being COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION (serving 125 people).

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