Lyndon Tap Water Quality Report
Lyndon's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Water system
LYNDON
People Served
648
Health-based violations since 2020
0
LYNDON. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
May 2022 · LYNDON
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Lyndon Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Lyndon's water has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs), while it meets federal legal limits.
LYNDON, Lyndon's water system, serves 648 people. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for LYNDON is from May 2022.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Illinois
Lyndon Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Lyndon, IL
We read Lyndon, IL’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 5 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 102 results on file
- 18 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Lyndon
Based on Lyndon's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
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What Lyndon's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Lyndon includes iron and sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Lyndon, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Lyndon? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Whiteside County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Lyndon
Lyndon's tap water measures 15.7 grains per gallon (268.0 mg/L) — very hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 15.7 gpg water in Lyndon — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Illinois as a whole, read water softener cost in Illinois — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyndon Tap Water
Lyndon's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
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