Water Quality Report
St Elmo, IL
1,272 residents · 1 water system
4
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
St Elmo drinking water comes from surface water. 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 St Elmo 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
Copper104 / 1300 ug/L
8% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes17.4 / 80 ug/L
22% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)9.1 / 60 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving St Elmo
Frequently asked questions
Is St Elmo, IL tap water safe to drink?
St Elmo 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 St Elmo water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in St Elmo's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does St Elmo get its drinking water?
St Elmo's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. St Elmo is served by one water system: ST ELMO.
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