Water Quality Report
Mount Zion, IL
5,833 residents · 1 water system
2
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Mount Zion drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Pfpea. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Mount Zion water.
Contaminants detected in Mount Zion water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0015 / 0.015 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Pfpea0.0034 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Mount Zion
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Zion, IL tap water safe to drink?
Mount Zion 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. 2 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Pfpea. 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 Mount Zion water?
Monitoring has detected 2 contaminants in Mount Zion's water supply: Lead, Pfpea. 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 Mount Zion water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Mount Zion'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 Mount Zion get its drinking water?
Mount Zion's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Mount Zion is served by one water system: MOUNT ZION.
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