Richland County · 8,877 residents · 1 water system
9
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
86
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
1
Above health guidelines
Olney drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 5 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 86 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Olney water
9 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Olney tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 9 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Olney water?
Monitoring has detected 9 contaminants in Olney's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, Toc. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Olney water have PFAS?
Olney's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Olney get its drinking water?
Olney's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Olney is served by one water system: OLNEY.
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