Louisville
IL

Is Louisville, IL Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Louisville, IL tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

2Water systems
1ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Latest data2025-10-06

Where Does Louisville Get Its Water?

Water in Louisville, IL is provided by 2 public water systems: E J WATER COOP and NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNY.

How Is Louisville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and calcium hypochlorite. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), post-ozone biofiltration and slow sand filtration.

What's in Louisville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Louisville public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Louisville

Current EPA monitoring data for Louisville shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Louisville Tap Water

Is Louisville tap water safe to drink?

Louisville tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Louisville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Louisville water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Louisville get its drinking water?

Louisville receives water from 2 public water systems, including E J WATER COOP.

Do I need a water filter in Louisville?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Louisville. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Louisville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Louisville are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-10-06.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Louisville

Water utilities serving Louisville, IL

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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