Elgin

Elgin, IL
IL0894380
People Served
113.9K
Water Source
Surface Water
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.

  • LE

    Lead

    Lead is a toxic metal that can leach into water from old pipes and plumbing fixtures. It harms brain development in children and has no safe exposure level.

    22.800 ppb
    EPA limit 15.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Antimony

Avg:0.162 ppb
Limit:6.000 ppb

Arsenic

Avg:1.000 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Barium

Avg:0.194 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloramine

Avg:3.000 ppm
Limit:-

Chromium

Avg:0.001 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Copper

Avg:0.149 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm
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