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Water Quality Report

Ruma, IL

Randolph County · 341 residents · 1 water system

5

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

75.8

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Ruma drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Barium, and 1 others. Water hardness is 75.8 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Ruma 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
Copper71.8 / 1300 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Radium2.9 / 5 pCi/L
58% of EPA limit
Barium0.0733 / 2 mg/L
4% of EPA limit
Fluoride0.78 / 4 mg/L
20% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Ruma

RUMA

341 servedGroundwater5 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ruma, IL tap water safe to drink?
Ruma tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Barium, Fluoride. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Ruma water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Ruma's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Barium, Fluoride. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Ruma get its drinking water?
Ruma'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. Ruma is served by one water system: RUMA.

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