Water Quality Report
Orion, IL
Henry County · 2,129 residents · 2 water systems
6
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Orion drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 2 others.
Contaminants detected in Orion water
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Lead0.0055 / 0.015 mg/L
37% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.06 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper130 / 1300 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Radium1.3 / 5 pCi/L
26% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes2 / 80 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)1.6 / 60 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orion, IL tap water safe to drink?
Orion tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, 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 Orion water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Orion's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Orion get its drinking water?
Orion'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. Orion is served by 2 water systems, the largest being ORION (serving 1,754 people).
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