Water Quality Report
Sheldon, IL
900 residents · 1 water system
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Sheldon 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 Sheldon 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
Copper116 / 1300 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes1.7 / 80 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)1.4 / 60 ug/L
2% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Sheldon
Frequently asked questions
Is Sheldon, IL tap water safe to drink?
Sheldon tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Sheldon water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Sheldon's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Sheldon get its drinking water?
Sheldon'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. Sheldon is served by one water system: SHELDON.
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