A90/100
IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 131,368 people · Illinois
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL1635040
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS
Is IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS water safe to drink?
IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS detected?
76 contaminants were tested in IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS have any EPA violations?
Yes, IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS serve?
IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS serves approximately 131,368 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: East St Louis.
What type of water does IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS provide?
IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IL1635040.
How does IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS compare to other utilities in Illinois?
IL AMERICAN-EAST ST LOUIS scores 90/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.