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Water Quality Report

West Milan, IL

Rock Island County · 138 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

350

Hardness (mg/L)

1

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

West Milan drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Water hardness is 350 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.

Contaminants detected in West Milan 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
Copper1.4 / 1.3 mg/L
104% of EPA limit
Radium4.5 / 5 pCi/L
89% of EPA limit
3% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Milan, IL tap water safe to drink?
West Milan tap water has 1 contaminant currently measured above EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, 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 West Milan water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in West Milan's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 1 of these are above EPA legal limits. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Is West Milan water hard?
Yes. West Milan water has a hardness of 350 mg/L (very 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 West Milan get its drinking water?
West Milan'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. West Milan is served by one water system: OAK GROVE MHP - ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.

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