Water Quality: Industry, IL
1 water system • 540 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Industry is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 540 people, and has 13 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Industry's violation count is 55% below the national average for Illinois. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Copper.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Short-term exposure causes gastrointestinal distress; long-term exposure can cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems and fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 1.3 mg/L (1,300 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Industry
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDUSTRY | IL1090300 | Groundwater | 540 | 13 |
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.