What was found in Litchfield'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4100 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2900 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1094 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 48.45 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 43.65 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.8 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 33.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.935 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 10.2795 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.26 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.6798 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.439 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.385 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3610 pCi/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0091 mg/L 61% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LITCHFIELD · 6,648 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Litchfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LITCHFIELD | 6,648 |
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield tap water
Is Litchfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Litchfield. 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 Litchfield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Litchfield, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Litchfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Litchfield include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.