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Water Quality Report

Paris, IL

Edgar County · 9,100 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Paris drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 1 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Paris 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
Nitrate1.2 / 10 mg/L
12% of EPA limit
Copper14 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
24% of EPA limit
6% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paris, IL tap water safe to drink?
Paris tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, 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 Paris water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Paris's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Paris water have PFAS?
Paris'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 Paris get its drinking water?
Paris'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. Paris is served by one water system: PARIS.

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