Water system
18 Hughes Ln/Effingham
What this means for you
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- Based on the latest EPA data, 18 Hughes Ln/Effingham 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?
- It's worth considering. 18 Hughes Ln/Effingham has a D because of its violation record over the past 5 years (3 health-based), even though nothing is flagged as unresolved in the last year. A filter matched to the contaminants in its violation history is a reasonable precaution.
- What kind of filter?
- 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.
PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5
No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).
Lead and copper
No lead 90th percentile result on file.
Violations (last 5 years)
| Began | Type | Contaminant / rule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-14 | Reporting problem | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-09-04 | Required treatment not done | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-09-04 | Reporting problem | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-08-05 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-08-05 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2022-03-19 | Reporting problem | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2022-03-19 | Required treatment not done | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2021-10-28 | Other paperwork/notice violation | Public Notice | Resolved |
| 2021-10-18 | Required treatment not done | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
| 2021-10-18 | Reporting problem | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved |
Filters matched to this water
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Coliform/E. coli
NSF/ANSI 55 Class A (UV)Boil water notice—follow utilityChlorine/chloramine taste
NSF/ANSI 42Annual water quality report
Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.