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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Illinois American Water - Alton? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Illinois American Water - Alton received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Illinois American Water - Alton, water samples were taken in 2020. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Alton has multiple water providers: Illinois American Water - Alton and Fosterburg Water. This page provides water quality information for Illinois American Water - Alton.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Illinois American Water - Alton? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Illinois American Water - Alton received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Illinois American Water - Alton, water samples were taken in 2020. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Alton has multiple water providers: Illinois American Water - Alton and Fosterburg Water. This page provides water quality information for Illinois American Water - Alton.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and higher than most water providers.
View details →Ranking of Illinois Cities
How does Illinois American Water - Alton quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- A-Centralia Water Department
- BChicago Water
- BBensenville Water Department
- BBerwyn Water Department
- BBelvidere Water Department
- BBellwood Water Department
- B-Chicago Heights Water Department
- C+Cicero Water Department
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does Illinois American Water - Alton quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to Illinois American Water - Alton.
- ASpringfield Utilities
- ASt. Clair Shores Water Department
- ACity Of Hanford Water
- AFountain Valley Water
- ACity Of Eagle Pass Water Works
- A-Harpeth Valley Utility District
- A-Aqua America Pennsylvania - Bensalem
- B+CalWater - Livermore
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does Illinois American Water - Alton quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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