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Water Quality Report

Victoria, IL

Knox County · 268 residents · 1 water system

7

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

63

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Victoria drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, and 3 others. Water hardness is 63 mg/L (moderately hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Victoria water

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

Lead0.0014 / 0.015 mg/L
9% of EPA limit
Nitrate0.07 / 10 mg/L
1% of EPA limit
Copper15 / 1300 ug/L
1% of EPA limit
Selenium0.0031 / 0.05 mg/L
6% of EPA limit
Xylenes1.2 / 10000 ug/L
0% of EPA limit
Barium0.049 / 2 mg/L
2% of EPA limit
Fluoride1.6 / 4 mg/L
41% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Victoria

VICTORIA

268 servedGroundwater7 contaminants2 above guidelines
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Frequently asked questions

Is Victoria, IL tap water safe to drink?
Victoria tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 7 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, Xylenes. 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 Victoria water?
Monitoring has detected 7 contaminants in Victoria's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Selenium, Xylenes, Barium, Fluoride. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Victoria get its drinking water?
Victoria'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. Victoria is served by one water system: VICTORIA.

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