What was found in Abingdon's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 302.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 90 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 65.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.7 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 25.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.65 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.0865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.674 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.518 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7610 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ABINGDON · 3,275 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Abingdon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ABINGDON | 3,275 |
Frequently asked questions about Abingdon tap water
Is Abingdon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Abingdon. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Abingdon?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Abingdon, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Abingdon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Abingdon include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.