Water Quality Report
Waynesville, IL
De Witt County · 415 residents · 2 water systems
3
Contaminants detected
0
PFAS compounds
—
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Waynesville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants detected in Waynesville 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
Arsenic0.0019 / 0.01 mg/L
19% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)5.1 / 60 ug/L
9% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waynesville, IL tap water safe to drink?
Waynesville 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. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Arsenic, 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 Waynesville water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Waynesville's water supply: Lead, Arsenic, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Waynesville get its drinking water?
Waynesville'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. Waynesville is served by 2 water systems, the largest being WAYNESVILLE (serving 381 people).
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