Fayette County · 8,317 residents · 3 water systems
11
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
65
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Vandalia drinking water comes from a mix of groundwater and surface water sources. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, and 7 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections. Water hardness is 65 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.
Contaminants detected in Vandalia water
11 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Vandalia tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 11 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes. 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 Vandalia water?
Monitoring has detected 11 contaminants in Vandalia's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, Dicamba, Toc, Orthophosphate. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Vandalia water have PFAS?
Vandalia'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 Vandalia get its drinking water?
Vandalia's drinking water comes from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Vandalia is served by 3 water systems, the largest being VANDALIA (serving 7,616 people).
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