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Water Quality Report

Wayne City, IL

Wayne County · 4,492 residents · 2 water systems

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

179

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

2

Above health guidelines

Wayne City drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Water hardness is 179 mg/L (hard), which is within a typical range for the region.

Contaminants detected in Wayne City water

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

Lead0 / 0.015 mg/L
0% of EPA limit
Copper56 / 1300 ug/L
4% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes45.3 / 80 ug/L
57% of EPA limit
47% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wayne City, IL tap water safe to drink?
Wayne City 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. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Wayne City water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in Wayne City's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is Wayne City water hard?
Yes. Wayne City water has a hardness of 179 mg/L (hard). Hard water is not a health concern but can cause scale buildup in water heaters and appliances, reduce soap effectiveness, and leave mineral deposits. Water softeners or conditioning systems can address hardness.
Where does Wayne City get its drinking water?
Wayne City's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Wayne City is served by 2 water systems, the largest being WESTERN WAYNE WATER DISTRICT (serving 3,253 people).

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