12.3%. According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Leaf River, Illinois as of April 15, 2017. The ratio of number of residents in Leaf River to the number of sex offenders is 144 to 1. Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (19.7 miles , pop. 150,115).
Water filters work by capturing the microscopic life that lives in abundance in freshwater. The consequences of drinking untreated water can be severe. Water that tastes fine can contain bacteria, parasites and protozoa that cause nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue and vomiting.
Why to Use a Refractometer. As a homebrew beginner, youâll most likely start off using a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of your beer. This involves pulling off about half a pint of beer, throwing it in the testing tube, dropping the hydrometer in and reading the results.