Water Quality Report
Paw Paw, IL
Lee County · 830 residents · 1 water system
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
3
Above health guidelines
Paw Paw drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, and 4 others.
Contaminants detected in Paw Paw 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
Arsenic0.007 / 0.01 mg/L
70% of EPA limit
Copper780 / 1300 ug/L
60% of EPA limit
Radium1.1 / 5 pCi/L
23% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes57 / 80 ug/L
71% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)41.2 / 60 ug/L
69% of EPA limit
Barium0.138 / 2 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Fluoride1.3 / 4 mg/L
31% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paw Paw, IL tap water safe to drink?
Paw Paw tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, 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 Paw Paw water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Paw Paw's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Paw Paw get its drinking water?
Paw Paw'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. Paw Paw is served by one water system: PAW PAW.
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