What was found in Neoga'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1900 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1020 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 103.363 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 101.55 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 85.061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.8 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 13.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.03 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.6525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 3.2 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.435 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.3345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.685 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1045 pCi/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEOGA · 1,636 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Neoga
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEOGA | 1,636 |
Frequently asked questions about Neoga tap water
Is Neoga tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Neoga. 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 Neoga?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Neoga, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Neoga's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Neoga include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Copper. 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.