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Water Quality Report

London Mills, IL

Fulton County · 400 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

351

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

London Mills 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 351 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in London Mills 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
Nitrate4.7 / 10 mg/L
47% of EPA limit
Copper29.1 / 1300 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
4% of EPA limit
Barium0.0362 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.13 / 4 mg/L
3% of EPA limit
Phosphorus Total28 ug/L
Unregulated
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is London Mills, IL tap water safe to drink?
London Mills 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, Barium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in London Mills water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in London Mills's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Barium, Fluoride, Phosphorus Total. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is London Mills water hard?
Yes. London Mills water has a hardness of 351 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 London Mills get its drinking water?
London Mills'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. London Mills is served by one water system: LONDON MILLS.

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