IL American Water Co. - Alton (IL) Water Quality

IL American Water Co. - Alton is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 62002, 62018, 62025, 62035 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 2-methoxyethanol was 0.86 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 43.28 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 1.7 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the IL American Water Co. - Alton water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (6)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (6)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (6)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (4)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

anatoxin-a (7)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (7)

dimethipin (4)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (6)

molinate (6)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (6)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (6)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (6)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (6)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

TP04-Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

TP04 sample tapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Cardinal St. TankDistribution System (DS)
4436 Industrial Dr.Distribution System (DS)
N. Rodgers & Bloomer Dr.Distribution System (DS)
5214 Wenzel Rd.Distribution System (DS)
200 E. Main (Grafton)Distribution System (DS)
7001 MontclaireDistribution System (DS)
5700 Block of Godfrey Rd.Distribution System (DS)
4064 Culp LaneDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

80 Mill StreetMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

TP 04-TREATMENT PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

NEW WTP (2000)Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

SUPERPULSATOR PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

SUPERPULSATOR PLANTEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is IL American Water Co. - Alton tap water safe to drink?

When was IL American Water Co. - Alton last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on August 2nd, 2024.