What was found in Martinsville'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 | 360.8 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.636 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.0395 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.8256 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.03 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.74 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0114 mg/L 76% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MARTINSVILLE · 1,200 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Martinsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARTINSVILLE | 1,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Martinsville tap water
Is Martinsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Martinsville. 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 Martinsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Martinsville, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Martinsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Martinsville include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform, Bromodichloromethane. 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.