What was found in Carterville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 96.70000000000019 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.21999999999999 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 58.64 µg/L — BLAIRSVILLE PWD · 807 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 46.009999999999984 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 46.15 µg/L — BLAIRSVILLE PWD · 807 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.445 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.01999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 27.269550000000002 µg/L — BLAIRSVILLE PWD · 807 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25.94999999999999 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15.539999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.364999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.889999999999997 µg/L — BLAIRSVILLE PWD · 807 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.451999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.23695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.409999999999997 µg/L — BLAIRSVILLE PWD · 807 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.89175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7919999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0075 mg/L 50% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CARTERVILLE · 6,528 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Carterville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CARTERVILLE | 6,528 |
| BLAIRSVILLE PWD | 807 |
| THE ORCHARDS MHC | 253 |
Frequently asked questions about Carterville tap water
Is Carterville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Carterville. 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 Carterville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Carterville, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Carterville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Carterville include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.