What was found in Casey's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1800 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.26 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.715 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 16.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.47 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.398 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.787 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0110 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CASEY · 3,274 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Casey
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CASEY | 3,274 |
Frequently asked questions about Casey tap water
Is Casey tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Casey. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Casey?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Casey, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Casey's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Casey include Copper, Dichloroacetic Acid, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.