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Water Quality Report

Taylor Ridge, IL

Rock Island County · 720 residents · 6 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

350

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

4

Above health guidelines

Taylor Ridge drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Water hardness is 350 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Taylor Ridge water

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

Lead0.002 / 0.015 mg/L
13% of EPA limit
Radium1.9 / 5 pCi/L
38% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes2.6 / 80 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)3.9 / 60 ug/L
6% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Taylor Ridge

EDGINGTON WATER DISTRICT

391 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above guideline
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WINDING CREEK ESTATES

120 servedGroundwater3 contaminants1 above legal limit
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HILLCREST COURT 2ND ADDITION

66 servedGroundwater15 contaminants1 above guideline
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HILLCREST COURT SUBDIVISION

60 servedGroundwater0 contaminants1 above guideline
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EAST END WATER ASSOCIATION

48 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
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HICKORY HILLS 2ND ADDITION

35 servedGroundwater5 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor Ridge, IL tap water safe to drink?
Taylor Ridge tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 4 above independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Radium, 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 Taylor Ridge water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Taylor Ridge's water supply: Lead, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 4 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Taylor Ridge water hard?
Yes. Taylor Ridge water has a hardness of 350 mg/L (very hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Taylor Ridge get its drinking water?
Taylor Ridge'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. Taylor Ridge is served by 6 water systems, the largest being EDGINGTON WATER DISTRICT (serving 391 people).

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