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Water Quality Report

Shannon, IL

Carroll County · 801 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Shannon drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 2 others.

Contaminants detected in Shannon 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
Copper299 / 1300 ug/L
23% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes12.2 / 80 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5 / 60 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Xylenes2.4 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate1240 ug/L
Unregulated
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Shannon

SHANNON

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shannon, IL tap water safe to drink?
Shannon tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes. Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Shannon water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Shannon's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Xylenes, Orthophosphate. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Shannon get its drinking water?
Shannon'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. Shannon is served by one water system: SHANNON.

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