Roxana drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 3 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Roxana water.
Contaminants detected in Roxana water
7 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Roxana tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Roxana water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Roxana's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid). Additionally, 5 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Roxana water have PFAS?
Yes. 5 PFAS compounds have been detected in Roxana's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Roxana get its drinking water?
Roxana'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. Roxana is served by one water system: ROXANA.
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