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Water Quality Report

Oglesby, IL

LaSalle County · 4,500 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

1

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Oglesby drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 3 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Oglesby water.

Contaminants detected in Oglesby 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
Copper90.3 / 1300 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Radium3.8 / 5 pCi/L
76% of EPA limit
3% of EPA limit
Barium0.0221 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.939 / 4 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
Lithium81 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (1 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oglesby, IL tap water safe to drink?
Oglesby tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Barium. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Oglesby water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Oglesby's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Barium, Fluoride, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Oglesby water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Oglesby'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 Oglesby get its drinking water?
Oglesby'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. Oglesby is served by one water system: OGLESBY.

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