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Water Quality Report

Oakland, IL

Coles County · 1,035 residents · 2 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Oakland drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in Oakland 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
Copper61.6 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes66 / 80 ug/L
83% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)34.5 / 60 ug/L
57% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Oakland

OAKLAND

739 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
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HINDSBORO

296 servedGroundwater2 contaminants
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Other cities in Coles County

Water quality reports for nearby Illinois communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oakland, IL tap water safe to drink?
Oakland tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Oakland water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Oakland's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Oakland get its drinking water?
Oakland'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. Oakland is served by 2 water systems, the largest being OAKLAND (serving 739 people).

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