What was found in Alexander's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 106.25999999999999 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.595 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 12.35 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.4849999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT · 442 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alexander
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDER WATER DISTRICT | 442 |
Frequently asked questions about Alexander tap water
Is Alexander tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Alexander. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Alexander?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Alexander, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alexander's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alexander include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.