Wapella

Wapella, IL
IL0390250
People Served
670
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
De Witt 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.

  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    68.800 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb
  • NI

    Nitrite

    Nitrite is a nitrogen compound from fertilizers and waste. It converts to nitrate in the body and can cause oxygen deficiency in infants, known as "blue baby syndrome".

    1.080 ppm
    EPA limit 1.000 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Arsenic

Avg:3.240 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Barium

Avg:0.118 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.100 ppm
Limit:-

Fluoride

Avg:1.090 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:2.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Iron

Avg:0.842 ppm
Limit:-
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