Bethalto
Is Bethalto tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Bethalto scores 92/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Bethalto. We found 33 total violations (15 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Bethalto?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Bethalto tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
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Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Bethalto, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (92/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Bethalto
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Bethalto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethalto tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Bethalto scores 92/100.
How many water systems serve Bethalto?
Bethalto is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Bethalto?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Bethalto.
What is the water quality score for Bethalto?
The water quality score for Bethalto is 92 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Bethalto?
The top contaminants detected in Bethalto include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Bethalto Water Quality Summary
Bethalto, IL receives a water quality score of 92/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Bethalto's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Bethalto's score of 92 is 26 points above the Illinois state average of 66, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Illinois water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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