Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties
MO
MO6010716
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- NI
Nitrite
Nitrite is a nitrogen compound from fertilizers and waste. It converts to nitrate in the body and can cause oxygen deficiency in infants, known as "blue baby syndrome".
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
2,4-D
| Avg: | 0.200 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
2-Methoxyethanol
| Avg: | 5.700 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Alkalinity, Total
| Avg: | 235.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Arsenic
| Avg: | 2.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Atrazine
| Avg: | 0.400 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 3.000 ppb |
Bromide
| Avg: | 0.060 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 1.1M
- Surface Water
- St. Charles and St. Louis Counties
- Data from 2019-2023
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