What was found in Maryville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9270 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 9270 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1576 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1010 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 140 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 33.3 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.5 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Maryville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARYVILLE | 10,150 |
Frequently asked questions about Maryville tap water
Is Maryville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Maryville. 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 Maryville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Maryville, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Maryville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Maryville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.