What was found in Neoga'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 | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1020 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 121.7 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 99.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.8 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.68 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 3.2 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.35 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1045 pCi/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Neoga
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEOGA | 1,636 |
Frequently asked questions about Neoga tap water
Is Neoga tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Neoga. 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 Neoga?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Neoga, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Neoga's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Neoga include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.