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Water Quality Report

Whittington, IL

Franklin County · 2,393 residents · 1 water system

3

Contaminants detected

0

PFAS compounds

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Hardness (mg/L)

0

Above legal limits

0

Above health guidelines

Whittington drinking water comes from surface water. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

Contaminants detected in Whittington 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
Total Trihalomethanes44.7 / 80 ug/L
56% of EPA limit
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)30.1 / 60 ug/L
50% of EPA limit
Microplastics (not routinely tested)

Water systems serving Whittington

EWING-INA WATER COMMISSION

2,393 servedSurface water3 contaminants
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Frequently asked questions

Is Whittington, IL tap water safe to drink?
Whittington tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 3 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, 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 Whittington water?
Monitoring has detected 3 contaminants in Whittington's water supply: Lead, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Where does Whittington get its drinking water?
Whittington's drinking water comes from surface water sources. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Whittington is served by one water system: EWING-INA WATER COMMISSION.

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