Aqua Illinois-Kankakee
Kankakee, IL
IL0915030
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- DI
1,4-Dioxane
1,4-Dioxane is a synthetic chemical used in manufacturing. It enters water through industrial discharge and is difficult to remove with standard treatment. It's a potential carcinogen.
- 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.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Arsenic
4 detections
| Avg Result: | 1.860 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Atrazine
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.183 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 3.000 ppb |
Barium
9 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.023 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
192 detections
| Avg Result: | 12.824 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
48 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.331 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chloroform
192 detections
| Avg Result: | 34.799 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 80.3K
- Surface Water
- Kankakee County
- Data from 2014-2019
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