Winnebago County · 23,985 residents · 2 water systems
8
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Loves Park drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Loves Park water.
Contaminants detected in Loves Park water
8 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Loves Park 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. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Loves Park water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Loves Park's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid). Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Loves Park water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Loves Park's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Loves Park get its drinking water?
Loves Park'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. Loves Park is served by 2 water systems, the largest being LOVES PARK (serving 23,335 people).
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