What was found in ZIP 62298
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5152.5 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 459.29999999999995 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1367.9999999999977 µg/L — WATERLOO · 10,190 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1130 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 145 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 108 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 81 µg/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2024 | 4/4 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 40.645 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 69.71999999999996 µg/L — WATERLOO · 10,190 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 34.445 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 55.45499999999993 µg/L — WATERLOO · 10,190 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 30.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.74999999999999 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.244999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.0199999999999987 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.95 µg/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 14.599 µg/L — VALMEYER · 1,263 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.27 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.949999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.4 µg/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.216999999999999 µg/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.4899999999999975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.219999999999999 µg/L — WATERLOO · 10,190 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.567499999999999 µg/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.444999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.465 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.7999999999999998 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.199999999999999 µg/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2014 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2014
Highest in the ZIP: 1.334 pCi/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2012 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.2299999999999993 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0181 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0091 mg/L — FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT · 3,650 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS · 131,368 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 62298
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS | IL | 131,368 |
| WATERLOO | IL | 10,190 |
| FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT | IL | 3,650 |
| VALMEYER | IL | 1,263 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 62298 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 62298 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 62298. 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 62298?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 62298. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 62298's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.