What was found in Scott Air Force Base'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 | 467.3 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.77 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.26 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.2 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC · 6,779 people · 2026 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Scott Air Force Base
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN WATER OPER AND MAINTENANCE, LLC | 6,779 |
Frequently asked questions about Scott Air Force Base tap water
Is Scott Air Force Base tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Scott Air Force Base. 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 Scott Air Force Base?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Scott Air Force Base, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Scott Air Force Base's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Scott Air Force Base include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.