Montgomery County · 2,370 residents · 1 water system
12
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Nokomis drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 12 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 8 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Nokomis water.
Contaminants detected in Nokomis water
12 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Nokomis tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 12 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Nokomis water?
Monitoring has detected 12 contaminants in Nokomis's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), Methyl Tert Butyl Ether, cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, Vinyl Chloride, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene. Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Nokomis water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Nokomis'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 Nokomis get its drinking water?
Nokomis'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. Nokomis is served by one water system: NOKOMIS.
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