Braceville

Braceville, IL
IL0630050
People Served
900
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Grundy 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.

    6.710 ppm
    EPA limit 1.300 ppm
  • 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.

    22.100 ppb
    EPA limit 15.000 ppb
  • 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.

    99.700 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Antimony

Avg:0.170 ppb
Limit:6.000 ppb

Arsenic

Avg:0.218 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Barium

Avg:0.046 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Benzo(A)Pyrene

Avg:0.030 ppb
Limit:0.200 ppb

Chromium

Avg:0.000 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.300 ppm
Limit:-
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