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Water Quality Report

Wauconda, IL

Lake County · 15,349 residents · 1 water system

6

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

1

Above health guidelines

Wauconda drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 2 others. PFAS testing has been conducted with no detections.

Contaminants detected in Wauconda water

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

Lead0.0096 / 0.015 mg/L
64% of EPA limit
Copper41 / 1300 ug/L
3% of EPA limit
Radium6 / 5 pCi/L
120% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes24.4 / 80 ug/L
31% of EPA limit
10% of EPA limit
Orthophosphate180 ug/L
Unregulated
PFAS (tested — none detected)
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wauconda, IL tap water safe to drink?
Wauconda tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels), and 1 above independent health guidelines. 6 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Wauconda water?
Monitoring has detected 6 contaminants in Wauconda's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Orthophosphate. 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. 1 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wauconda water have PFAS?
Wauconda'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 Wauconda get its drinking water?
Wauconda's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Wauconda is served by one water system: WAUCONDA.

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