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Water Quality Report

New Memphis, IL

Clinton County · 805 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

New Memphis 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 Memphis water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper1.5 / 1.3 mg/L
115% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes45.6 / 80 ug/L
57% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)17.4 / 60 ug/L
29% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving New Memphis

NEW MEMPHIS PWD

805 servedSurface water4 contaminants1 above legal limit
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Frequently asked questions

Is New Memphis, IL tap water safe to drink?
New Memphis tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 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 Memphis water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in New Memphis's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does New Memphis get its drinking water?
New Memphis's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. New Memphis is served by one water system: NEW MEMPHIS PWD.

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