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Water Quality Report

Marquette Heights, IL

Tazewell County · 2,974 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

6

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Marquette Heights drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Marquette Heights water.

Contaminants detected in Marquette Heights water

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

Lead0.001 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Nitrate1.4 / 10 mg/L
14% of EPA limit
Copper588 / 1300 ug/L
45% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes13.5 / 80 ug/L
17% of EPA limit
34% of EPA limit
PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)19 ng/L
UnregulatedPFAS
PFAS (6 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Marquette Heights, IL tap water safe to drink?
Marquette Heights tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Marquette Heights water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Marquette Heights's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). Additionally, 6 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Marquette Heights water have PFAS?
Yes. 6 PFAS compounds have been detected in Marquette Heights'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 Marquette Heights get its drinking water?
Marquette Heights'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. Marquette Heights is served by one water system: MARQUETTE HEIGHTS.

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