What was found in Teutopolis'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 952.2 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 344.8 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 176.1 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.59 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 71.85 µg/L — SNAKE TRAIL WTR ASSN · 120 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 64.465 µg/L — SNAKE TRAIL WTR ASSN · 120 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.33 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 41.51 µg/L — SNAKE TRAIL WTR ASSN · 120 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33.775 µg/L — SNAKE TRAIL WTR ASSN · 120 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.745 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.67 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.4 µg/L — SNAKE TRAIL WTR ASSN · 120 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9800 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0104 mg/L 69% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TEUTOPOLIS · 2,018 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Teutopolis
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TEUTOPOLIS | 2,018 |
| SNAKE TRAIL WTR ASSN | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Teutopolis tap water
Is Teutopolis tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Teutopolis. 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 Teutopolis?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Teutopolis, Illinois to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Teutopolis's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Teutopolis include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.