Alexis

Alexis, IL
IL1874000
People Served
863
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Warren 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

    Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

    Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.

    5.670 pci/l
    EPA limit 5.000 pci/l
  • 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.

    22.500 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.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:2.100 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.915 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:8.890 pci/l
Limit:-

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:4.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb