Kendall County · 23,233 residents · 3 water systems
8
Contaminants detected
1
PFAS compounds
293
Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Yorkville drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, and 4 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Yorkville water. Water hardness is 293 mg/L (very hard), which can cause scale buildup in appliances and reduce soap effectiveness.
Contaminants detected in Yorkville water
8 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Yorkville 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. 8 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, 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 Yorkville water?
Monitoring has detected 8 contaminants in Yorkville's water supply: Lead, Copper, Radium, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Fluoride, Lithium. Additionally, 1 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Yorkville water have PFAS?
Yes. 1 PFAS compounds have been detected in Yorkville'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.
Is Yorkville water hard?
Yes. Yorkville water has a hardness of 293 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 Yorkville get its drinking water?
Yorkville'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. Yorkville is served by 3 water systems, the largest being YORKVILLE (serving 23,000 people).
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