Madison County · 10,464 residents · 1 water system
16
Contaminants detected
11
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
0
Above health guidelines
Wood River drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and 12 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Wood River water.
Contaminants detected in Wood River water
16 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Wood River tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and independent health guidelines. 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid). Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels.
What contaminants are in Wood River water?
Monitoring has detected 16 contaminants in Wood River's water supply: Lead, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate), 11CL_PF3OUDS, 9CL_PF3ONS, Pfdoa, Pfuna, Pfhps, Pfda, Adona, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Pfpea. Additionally, 11 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Wood River water have PFAS?
Yes. 11 PFAS compounds have been detected in Wood River's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Wood River get its drinking water?
Wood River'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. Wood River is served by one water system: WOOD RIVER.
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