Is Carthage, Illinois tap water safe?
2 water systems report serving Carthage. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure. This list is matched from the ZIP codes in this place, so it may include nearby systems.
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Dallas Rural Water District
Serves 6,370 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Carthage
Serves 2,510 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).