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Water Quality Report

New Douglas, IL

Madison County · 3,575 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

New Douglas drinking water comes from surface water. 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 New Douglas water

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

Lead0.0026 / 0.015 mg/L
17% of EPA limit
Copper3.5 / 1300 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes73.4 / 80 ug/L
92% of EPA limit
120% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Douglas, IL tap water safe to drink?
New Douglas 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 New Douglas water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in New Douglas'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 New Douglas get its drinking water?
New Douglas's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. New Douglas is served by one water system: THREE COUNTY PWD.

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