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Water Quality Report

Taylorville, IL

Christian County · 14,106 residents · 2 water systems

8

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Taylorville drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Taylorville 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
Nitrate12.5 / 10 mg/L
125% of EPA limit
Copper50.1 / 1300 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes61.3 / 80 ug/L
77% of EPA limit
40% of EPA limit
Barium0.0104 / 2 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Fluoride1.1 / 4 mg/L
29% of EPA limit
Toc4.3 mg/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Taylorville, IL tap water safe to drink?
Taylorville tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, 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 Taylorville water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Taylorville's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, Toc. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Taylorville water have PFAS?
Taylorville's water has been tested for PFAS compounds with no detections. Testing was conducted as part of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) program.
Where does Taylorville get its drinking water?
Taylorville's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Taylorville is served by 2 water systems, the largest being TAYLORVILLE (serving 12,806 people).

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