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Water Quality Report

Southfield, IL

Tazewell County · 688 residents · 3 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

2

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Southfield drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. 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 Southfield water

Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.

Lead0.0011 / 0.015 mg/L
7% of EPA limit
Copper210 / 1300 ug/L
16% of EPA limit
126% of EPA limit
135% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southfield, IL tap water safe to drink?
Southfield tap water has 2 contaminants currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels, how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines, and what actions to take.
What contaminants are in Southfield water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Southfield's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Southfield get its drinking water?
Southfield'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. Southfield is served by 3 water systems, the largest being SC EDGEWOOD TERRACE PROPERTY, LLC (serving 248 people).

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