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Water Quality Report

Urbana, IL

Champaign County · 15,128 residents · 10 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

356

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

3

Above health guidelines

Urbana drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 356 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in Urbana water

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

Lead0.0023 / 0.015 mg/L
15% of EPA limit
Copper130 / 1300 ug/L
10% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes57.3 / 80 ug/L
72% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)18.3 / 60 ug/L
31% of EPA limit
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Urbana

U OF I-CHAMPAIGN

13,000 servedGroundwater4 contaminants1 above guideline
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ILUR LIBERTY COMMONS MHP LLC

865 servedGroundwater3 contaminants
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ILUR WOODS EDGE MHP LLC

373 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
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WOODLAND ACRES MHC

230 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
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ILUR PORTFOLIO 5-SURBANA ESTATES MHP LLC

209 servedGroundwater2 contaminants1 above guideline
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ILUR PORTFOLIOS - CARRIAGE ESTATES LLC

115 servedGroundwater4 contaminants
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EHLERS MHP

112 servedGroundwater13 contaminants
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COUNTRY VIEW ESTS MHP

100 servedGroundwater7 contaminants
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ILUR PORTFOLIO 5 - WILSON MHP LLC

62 servedGroundwater2 contaminants
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ILUR PORTFOLIO 5 - TRAILSIDE MHP LLC

62 servedGroundwater2 contaminants
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Other cities in Champaign County

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Frequently asked questions

Is Urbana, IL tap water safe to drink?
Urbana tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 3 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 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 and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Urbana water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Urbana's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 3 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Urbana water have PFAS?
Urbana'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.
Is Urbana water hard?
Yes. Urbana water has a hardness of 356 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 Urbana get its drinking water?
Urbana'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. Urbana is served by 10 water systems, the largest being U OF I-CHAMPAIGN (serving 13,000 people).

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