What was found in Collinsville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 8910 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4697.5 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 892.9 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.37499999999999 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24.029999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15.7 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 12.404999999999983 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.229999999999997 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.395 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.596199999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.475 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.405 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.2 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.176 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0220 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0210 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0180 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0045 mg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COLLINSVILLE · 29,500 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Collinsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COLLINSVILLE | 29,500 |
Frequently asked questions about Collinsville tap water
Is Collinsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Collinsville. 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 Collinsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Collinsville, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Collinsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Collinsville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane. 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.