South Elgin

South Elgin, IL
IL0890800
People Served
22.5K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Kane County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • CO

    Copper

    Copper is a metal that enters tap water from plumbing pipes and natural deposits. In high amounts, it can cause stomach and intestinal distress, liver damage, and anemia.

    1.600 ppm
    EPA limit 1.300 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.450 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.500 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:4.890 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:15.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Lead

Avg:2.000 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:0.430 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm
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