What was found in ZIP 62898
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 |
| TTHM | 138.6 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 108.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 89 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 54.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 33.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving ZIP 62898
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER COMPANY | IL | 11,374 |
| WOODLAWN | IL | 3,587 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 62898 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 62898 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 62898. 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 62898?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 62898. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 62898's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.