What was found in Coleta'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1181 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1024.3999999999999 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.875 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 33.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 32.724999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.543500000000002 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.659999999999997 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.776 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.5999999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.1499999999999986 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.7899999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-STERLING · 14,782 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Coleta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IL AMERICAN-STERLING | 14,782 |
Frequently asked questions about Coleta tap water
Is Coleta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Coleta. 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 Coleta?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Coleta, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Coleta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Coleta include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, TTHM, Lithium. 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.