Iroquois County · 4,822 residents · 2 water systems
5
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
1
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Watseka drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 1 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.
Contaminants detected in Watseka water
5 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Watseka tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 2 above independent health guidelines. 5 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 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 Watseka water?
Monitoring has detected 5 contaminants in Watseka's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Watseka water have PFAS?
Watseka'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 Watseka get its drinking water?
Watseka'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. Watseka is served by 2 water systems, the largest being WATSEKA (serving 4,767 people).
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