Water Quality Report
Sugar Grove, IL
11,243 residents · 1 water system
3
Contaminants detected
2
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Sugar Grove drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Lithium. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Sugar Grove water.
Contaminants detected in Sugar Grove 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
Copper1.7 / 1.3 mg/L
131% of EPA limit
Lithium18.4 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (2 compounds detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
Water systems serving Sugar Grove
Frequently asked questions
Is Sugar Grove, IL tap water safe to drink?
Sugar Grove tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Lithium. 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 Sugar Grove water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Sugar Grove's water supply: Lead, Copper, Lithium. Additionally, 2 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Sugar Grove water have PFAS?
Yes. 2 PFAS compounds have been detected in Sugar Grove's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Sugar Grove get its drinking water?
Sugar Grove'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. Sugar Grove is served by one water system: SUGAR GROVE.
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