Water Quality: German Valley, IL
1 water system • 463 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
German Valley is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 463 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. German Valley's violation count is 72% below the national average for Illinois. Contaminants associated with violations include Cadmium.
Contaminants Found
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Water Systems Serving German Valley
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERMAN VALLEY | IL1770250 | Groundwater | 463 | 8 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.