What was found in Valmeyer'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 | 1091.5 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 344.9999999999997 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 416.84999999999997 µg/L — VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 260 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 145 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 108 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 53.17499999999998 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 30.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18.23 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 19.095 µg/L — VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.774999999999999 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.599 µg/L — VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.27 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.216999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.567499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.465 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.072499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.949999999999999 µg/L — VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.2455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.92 µg/L — VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.199999999999999 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.4279999999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.484999999999999 µg/L — VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.334 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2012 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0091 mg/L 61% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Valmeyer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT | 3,650 |
| VALMEYER | 1,263 |
Frequently asked questions about Valmeyer tap water
Is Valmeyer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Valmeyer. 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 Valmeyer?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Valmeyer, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Valmeyer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Valmeyer include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite. 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.