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Water Quality Report

West Salem, IL

Edwards County · 819 residents · 1 water system

4

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

—

Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

West Salem 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, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in West Salem 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
Copper71 / 1300 ug/L
5% of EPA limit
Total Trihalomethanes28.5 / 80 ug/L
36% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)8.8 / 60 ug/L
15% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving West Salem

WEST SALEM

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Salem, IL tap water safe to drink?
West Salem tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 4 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in West Salem water?
Monitoring has detected 4 contaminants in West Salem's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does West Salem get its drinking water?
West Salem'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 Salem is served by one water system: WEST SALEM.

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