Water Quality Report
Penfield, IL
Champaign County · 150 residents · 1 water system
8
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
2
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Penfield drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, and 4 others.
Contaminants detected in Penfield 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
Nitrate0.14 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
108% of EPA limit
Radium1 / 5 pCi/L
20% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes85.7 / 80 ug/L
107% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)49.4 / 60 ug/L
82% of EPA limit
Barium0.36 / 2 mg/L
18% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.386 / 4 mg/L
10% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Penfield, IL tap water safe to drink?
Penfield tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 8 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, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Penfield water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Penfield's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride. 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Penfield get its drinking water?
Penfield'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. Penfield is served by one water system: PENFIELD PWD.
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