Water system

Il American-Galena

Name: Il American-Galena drinking water quality
Creator: TapWaterZip
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

Illinois EPA ID IL0855050 2,294 people Groundwater

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?: Based on the latest EPA data, Il American-Galena has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?: Yes, we recommend considering one. Lead results are high enough that a certified lead-reduction filter is a sensible precaution.
What kind of filter?: For lead, choose NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead reduction (or RO under 58). See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: 2 health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile above the new 10 ppb action level (LCRI, effective Nov 1, 2027); Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).

EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No PFAS detected in any UCMR 5 sample.

5 PFAS tested and not detected

PFHxS, PFNA, PFOA, HFPO-DA, PFOS (12 samples each, below EPA minimum reporting levels).

Hazard Index (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS): 0 (limit 1.0, proposed for repeal).

Averages are per sampling location across UCMR 5 samples (non-detects counted as 0), approximating the rule’s running annual average. Not an official compliance determination; PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance begins April 26, 2029.

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile11 ppb2024-12-31

Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

Above the new 10 ppb lead action level under EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (compliance date November 1, 2027). Today’s enforceable action level is still 15 ppb.

Violations (last 5 years)

Began	Type	Contaminant / rule	Status
2026-04-01	Contaminant above legal limit	Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Archived
2021-10-01	Contaminant above legal limit	Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Resolved

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