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Water Quality Report

Rochester, IL

3,990 residents · 2 water systems

0

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Rochester drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Limited monitoring data available

The water systems serving Rochester are small private systems (population served: 3,990) and are not part of Illinois EPA's main contaminant monitoring program. No detected contaminant data is available for these systems.

If you're researching the main municipal utility serving Rochester, search for your specific address below — the search returns the actual water system serving your residence, which may be different from what's listed here.

Water systems serving Rochester

ROCHESTER

3,856 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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SOUTH SANGAMON WATER COMMISSION

134 servedGroundwater0 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rochester, IL tap water safe to drink?
Rochester 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. 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including . 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 Rochester water?
Monitoring has detected 0 contaminants in Rochester's water supply: . 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Rochester water have PFAS?
Rochester'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 Rochester get its drinking water?
Rochester's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Rochester is served by 2 water systems, the largest being ROCHESTER (serving 3,856 people).

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