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Water Quality Report

New Minden, IL

Washington County · 343 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

New Minden drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in New Minden 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
Total Trihalomethanes23.8 / 80 ug/L
30% of EPA limit
28% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Minden, IL tap water safe to drink?
New Minden tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in New Minden water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in New Minden's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does New Minden get its drinking water?
New Minden's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. New Minden is served by one water system: NEW MINDEN.

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