62035

Godfrey, IL

Madison County · St. Louis, MO-IL metro area

BRIGHTON

Is Godfrey tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested September 2025.

Townships:

Elsah, IL
Piasa, IL

Neighborhoods:

Sloan
Godfrey

The short answer for Godfrey

Godfrey tap water has 4 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFPeA at 1.6× the limit (tested November 2023). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Godfrey

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.

PFPeA above limit.

PFPeA concentration (µg/L) November 2023

0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L

0.005 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.003 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

60% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.005 µg/L

Certified Filters for Godfrey Tap Water

PFPeA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFPeA Tested: November 2023 · BRIGHTON	0.005 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	60% above limit
PFPeA Tested: August 2024 · TP04-Treatment Plant	0.004 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	33% above limit
PFPeA Tested: August 2024 · Consecutive Connection #3	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	3% above limit
PFPeA Tested: September 2025 · IAW-Alton interconnection (Mississippi River)	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	3% above limit

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BRIGHTON · Tested: November 2023

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFPeA	0.005 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	60% above limit
PFBA	0.015 µg/L	6 µg/L	0.2% of limit
PFHxA	0.005 µg/L	3 µg/L	0.2% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Consecutive Connection #3 · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFPeA	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	3% above limit
PFBA	0.019 µg/L	6 µg/L	0.3% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

IAW-Alton interconnection (Mississippi River) · Tested: September 2025

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFPeA	0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	3% above limit
PFBA	0.008 µg/L	6 µg/L	0.1% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxA	<0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

TP04-Treatment Plant · Tested: August 2024

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
PFPeA	0.004 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	33% above limit
PFBA	0.014 µg/L	6 µg/L	0.2% of limit
PFHxA	0.003 µg/L	3 µg/L	0.1% of limit
lithium	<9.000 µg/L	10 µg/L	Below limit
PFHxS	<0.003 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
HFPO-DA	<0.005 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
PFNA	<0.004 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
4:2 FTS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
6:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
8:2 FTS	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit
ADONA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFBS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFDoA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFHpS	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Below limit
PFOA	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFOS	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Below limit
PFTrDA	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Below limit
PFUnA	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 62035

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

BRIGHTONAction advised
FOSTERBURG PWDAction advised
IL AMERICAN-ALTONAction advised
JERSEY RWCAction advised

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 62035 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 62035?

ZIP 62035 has 4 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFPeA at 1.6x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 62035 tap water remove PFPeA?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFPeA?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 62035?

Public records identify BRIGHTON as a primary water system associated with ZIP 62035. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 62035 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is September 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 62035?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact BRIGHTON or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 62035. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFPeA: 0,003 µg/L)

Last tested September 2025

Last page update 2026-05-05

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.

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