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Water Quality Report

Princeville, IL

Peoria County · 1,901 residents · 1 water system

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

74

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Princeville 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. Water hardness is 74 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Princeville water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0008 / 0.015 mg/L
5% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.7 / 10 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Copper13 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Radium2.1 / 5 pCi/L
41% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes0.73 / 80 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Selenium0.0012 / 0.05 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Barium0.0028 / 2 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.909 / 4 mg/L
23% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Princeville, IL tap water safe to drink?
Princeville tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Princeville water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Princeville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Selenium, Barium, Fluoride. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Princeville get its drinking water?
Princeville'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. Princeville is served by one water system: PRINCEVILLE.

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