Tazewell County · 1,478 residents · 1 water system
9
Contaminants detected
5
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
North Pekin drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 5 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in North Pekin water.
Contaminants detected in North Pekin water
9 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
North Pekin tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, 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 North Pekin water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in North Pekin's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nickel, Barium, Fluoride, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does North Pekin water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in North Pekin'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 North Pekin get its drinking water?
North Pekin'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 Pekin is served by one water system: NORTH PEKIN.
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