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Water Quality Report

Oakford, IL

Menard County · 234 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Oakford drinking water comes from groundwater wells. 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 Oakford 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 Trihalomethanes32 / 80 ug/L
40% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5.8 / 60 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Oakford

OAKFORD

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oakford, IL tap water safe to drink?
Oakford 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 Oakford water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Oakford's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Oakford get its drinking water?
Oakford'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. Oakford is served by one water system: OAKFORD.

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