Montgomery County · 6,648 residents · 1 water system
9
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
190
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Litchfield drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 190 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Litchfield water
9 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Litchfield tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 9 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 Litchfield water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Litchfield's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine, Barium, Fluoride, Toc. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Litchfield water have PFAS?
Litchfield's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Is Litchfield water hard?
Yes. Litchfield water has a hardness of 190 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 Litchfield get its drinking water?
Litchfield's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Litchfield is served by one water system: LITCHFIELD.
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