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Water Quality Report

Loraine, IL

Adams County · 300 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Loraine drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in Loraine water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.005 / 0.015 mg/L
33% of EPA limit
Copper1300 / 1300 ug/L
100% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes27.9 / 80 ug/L
35% of EPA limit
12% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Loraine, IL tap water safe to drink?
Loraine tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Loraine water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Loraine's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Loraine get its drinking water?
Loraine'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. Loraine is served by one water system: LORAINE.

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