Water Quality: Metropolis, IL
2 water systems • 12,599 people served
Some Concerns7
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
12,599
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Metropolis has 3 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium. In total, 7 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 12,599 people.
Contaminants Found
Barium
Water Systems Serving Metropolis
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METROPOLIS | IL1270150 | Groundwater | 6,309 | 1 |
| FORT MASSAC PWD | IL1275050 | Groundwater | 6,290 | 6 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.