Plainfield

Plainfield, IL
IL1970800
People Served
44.8K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Will 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.

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

    126.000 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.

Barium

Avg:0.076 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.200 ppm
Limit:-

Fluoride

Avg:1.140 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:8.990 pci/l
Limit:-

Haloacetic Acids

Avg:19.000 ppb
Limit:60.000 ppb

Iron

Avg:3.470 ppm
Limit:-
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