Madison County · 16,988 residents · 2 water systems
16
Contaminants detected
10
PFAS compounds
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Hardness (mg/L)
0
Above legal limits
2
Above health guidelines
Bethalto drinking water comes from groundwater wells. Based on the most recent monitoring data, 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, and 12 others. PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels in Bethalto water.
Contaminants detected in Bethalto water
16 total
Detection does not necessarily mean unsafe levels. See individual reports for concentrations and EPA limits.
Bethalto tap water meets EPA legal standards (Maximum Contaminant Levels). However, 2 contaminants are present above independent health guidelines, which are often stricter than legal limits. 16 contaminants have been detected in the water supply, including Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). View the detailed report for each water system to see specific levels and how they compare to both legal limits and health guidelines.
What contaminants are in Bethalto water?
Monitoring has detected 16 contaminants in Bethalto's water supply: Lead, Nitrate, Copper, Total Trihalomethanes, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid), PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid), PFPeS (Perfluoropentane Sulfonate), 11CL_PF3OUDS, 9CL_PF3ONS, Pfdoa, Pfuna, Pfhps, PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid), Adona, Pfda. Additionally, 10 PFAS compounds have been detected at trace levels. 2 exceed health guidelines. See individual system reports for concentrations relative to EPA limits.
Does Bethalto water have PFAS?
Yes. 10 PFAS compounds have been detected in Bethalto's water supply at trace levels. PFAS are sometimes called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels for several PFAS compounds. View the detailed report for specific concentrations.
Where does Bethalto get its drinking water?
Bethalto's drinking water comes from groundwater wells that draw from underground aquifers. The water is treated and tested according to Illinois EPA and EPA requirements before distribution. Bethalto is served by 2 water systems, the largest being BETHALTO (serving 15,210 people).
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