Belvidere (IL) Water Quality

Belvidere is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 61008 zip codes. It has 22 facilities where the water supply was tested for 72 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 2-methoxyethanol was 1.7 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 69 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Belvidere water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (12)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (12)

1,3-butadiene (12)

1,4-dioxane (12)

1-butanol (11)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (10)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (10)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (13)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (13)

2-methoxyethanol (11)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (11)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (13)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (10)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (10)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (12)

bromomethane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (11)

chlorate (14)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (12)

chloromethane (12)

chlorpyrifos (12)

chromium (14)

chromium-6 (14)

cobalt (14)

dimethipin (12)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (13)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (6)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (10)

lithium (10)

Manganese (6)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (13)

molinate (13)

molybdenum (14)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (10)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (10)

nitrobenzene (13)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (10)

o-toluidine (11)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perchlorate (19)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (10)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (10)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (10)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorobutanoic acid (10)

perfluorodecanoic acid (10)

perfluorododecanoic acid (10)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (22)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorohexanoic acid (10)

perfluorononanoic acid (22)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (22)

perfluorooctanoic acid (22)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluoropentanoic acid (10)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (10)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (10)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (10)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (11)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (13)

strontium (14)

tebuconazole (12)

terbacil (13)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

vanadium (14)

Sampling Facilities

TP 3 (Well 5)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 3 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 5 (Well 7)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 5 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 6 (Well 8)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 6 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 7 (Well 9)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 7 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 8 (Well 10 Filter Plant)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 8 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 1 (Well 3)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 1 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 2 (Well 4)
Ground Water (GW)

TP 2 Finished WaterEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Ground Water (GW)

1100 N. StateMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Well 3
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 4
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 5
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 7
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 8
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Well 9
Ground Water (GW)

Wellhouse 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 04-WELL 6
Ground Water (GW)

WELL HOUSE 6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELLS 2 & 3
Ground Water (GW)

WELLS 2 & 3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL HOUSE 4
Ground Water (GW)

WELL HOUSE 4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL HOUSE 5
Ground Water (GW)

WELL HOUSE 5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL HOUSE 6
Ground Water (GW)

WELL HOUSE 6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL HOUSE 7
Ground Water (GW)

WELL HOUSE 7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL HOUSE 8
Ground Water (GW)

WELL HOUSE 8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

WELL HOUSE 9
Ground Water (GW)

WELL HOUSE 9Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Belvidere tap water safe to drink?

When was Belvidere last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 25th, 2025.