What was found in Farmersville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2250 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2250 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1040 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 419 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66.8 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 27 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.8 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4,5-TP | 6.8 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5160 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2000 pCi/L 4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Farmersville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FARMERSVILLE | 784 |
Frequently asked questions about Farmersville tap water
Is Farmersville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Farmersville. 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 Farmersville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Farmersville, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Farmersville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Farmersville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.