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Water Quality Report

North Henderson, IL

Mercer County · 172 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

32.3

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

North Henderson drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, and 1 others. Water hardness is 32.3 mg/L (soft), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in North Henderson water

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

Lead0.0013 / 0.015 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.08 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper85 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Barium0.0379 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride1.9 / 4 mg/L
49% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving North Henderson

NORTH HENDERSON

172 servedGroundwater5 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is North Henderson, IL tap water safe to drink?
North Henderson tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride. 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 North Henderson water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in North Henderson's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Barium, Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does North Henderson get its drinking water?
North Henderson'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. North Henderson is served by one water system: NORTH HENDERSON.

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