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Water Quality Report

Virden, IL

4,592 residents · 2 water systems

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Contaminants detected

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PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

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Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Virden drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Limited monitoring data available

The water systems serving Virden are small private systems (population served: 4,592) and are not part of Illinois EPA's main contaminant monitoring program. No detected contaminant data is available for these systems.

If you're researching the main municipal utility serving Virden, search for your specific address below — the search returns the actual water system serving your residence, which may be different from what's listed here.

Water systems serving Virden

VIRDEN

3,274 servedSurface water0 contaminants
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OTTER LAKE WATER COMMISSION

1,318 servedSurface water0 contaminants1 above guideline
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Frequently asked questions

Is Virden, IL tap water safe to drink?
Virden tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 1 contaminant is present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 0 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including . 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 Virden water?
Monitoring has detected 0 contaminants in Virden's water supply: . 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Virden water have PFAS?
Virden'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 Virden get its drinking water?
Virden's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Virden is served by 2 water systems, the largest being VIRDEN (serving 3,274 people).

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