Is Springfield tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Springfield's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
5.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Springfield

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Springfield

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Springfield
Illinois

627,016,270,262,703 · Lake Springfield

Springfield, IL Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 116,250 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
3.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
5.5 gpg

Health Insights

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    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Springfield's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Springfield tap water is sourced from Lake Springfield and treated by City of Springfield Office of Public Utilities. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Springfield Water FAQ

Is Springfield IL tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Springfield tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Springfield IL use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Springfield uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.5 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Springfield IL water and what is the TDS level?
Springfield water hardness is 5.5 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 190 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Springfield IL drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Springfield drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Springfield?
Based on Springfield's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Springfield has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Springfield Office of Public Utilities CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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