What was found in ZIP 62286
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1404 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1180 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 291 µg/L 485% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 230 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 170 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 166 µg/L 208% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 151 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 43.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.4 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 5 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 3.6 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.2 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 1 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0052 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving ZIP 62286
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER COMPANY | IL | 11,374 |
| SPARTA | IL | 4,395 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 62286 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 62286 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 62286. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 62286?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 62286. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 62286's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.