Water Quality Report
Ridgway, IL
874 residents · 1 water system
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Ridgway drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants detected in Ridgway 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
Copper39 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes90 / 80 ug/L
113% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)26.1 / 60 ug/L
44% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Ridgway
Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgway, IL tap water safe to drink?
Ridgway tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Ridgway water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Ridgway's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Ridgway get its drinking water?
Ridgway'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. Ridgway is served by one water system: RIDGWAY.
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