Water Quality Report
Paloma, IL
Adams County · 800 residents · 1 water system
3
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Paloma 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 Paloma 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 Trihalomethanes15 / 80 ug/L
19% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)4 / 60 ug/L
7% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paloma, IL tap water safe to drink?
Paloma 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 Paloma water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Paloma's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Paloma get its drinking water?
Paloma'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. Paloma is served by one water system: ADAMS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO 1.
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