62849

Iuka, IL

Marion County · Centralia, IL metro area

NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNY

Is Iuka tap water safe to drink?

Source: EPA UCMR5 utility monitoring plus EPA Water Quality Portal well sampling (mapped to nearest ZIP). Last tested October 2025.

Townships:

Romine, IL
Omega, IL
Haines, IL
Stevenson, IL

Neighborhood:

Iuka

The short answer for Iuka

Iuka tap water has 1 detected contaminant, currently below EPA limits (tested October 2025). 6:2 FTS measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.

The health risk for Iuka

PFAS traces were detected in local water tests, though levels are currently below EPA limits. Since no amount of PFAS is considered completely safe by health researchers, a certified filter adds a meaningful layer of protection, especially for children.

PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.

6:2 FTS concentration (µg/L) October 2025

0 µg/L 0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L

0.005 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.005 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

100% of limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

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

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Most elevated compounds

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
6:2 FTS Tested: October 2025 · FMC Water Intertie (from Gateway Regional Water)	0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	100% of limit

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6.25 miles NE of Salem · Tested: October 2021

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
Metolachlor	14.000 µg/L	—	—

FMC Water Intertie (from Gateway Regional Water) · Tested: October 2025

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
6:2 FTS	0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	100% 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
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 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
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 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

Raccoon Water Co. · Tested: October 2024

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
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
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 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
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 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

RACCOON WATER COMPANY · Tested: October 2024

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
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
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 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
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 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

Racoon Water Co · Tested: October 2024

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
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
PFBA	<0.005 µg/L	6 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
PFPeA	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 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 62849

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

NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNYLooks OK
RACCOON WATER COMPANYLooks OK
6.25 miles NE of Salem (WQP)No recent federal sampling

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 62849 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 62849 tap water?

ZIP 62849 has 1 detected contaminant below EPA limits in this dataset. 6:2 FTS measured closest to its guideline.

Will boiling ZIP 62849 tap water remove 6:2 FTS?

Boiling tap water can kill many pathogens, but it does not remove most chemical contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Several dissolved contaminants can even concentrate as water evaporates. For the chemical contaminants reported in ZIP 62849, a certified filter is more reliable.

Do basic pitcher filters remove 6:2 FTS?

Basic pitcher filters are typically rated for chlorine, taste, and odor (NSF/ANSI 42), not for the broader list of contaminants tracked in EPA monitoring. Match the certification (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds listed in this report before assuming a filter helps.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 62849?

Public records identify NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNY as a primary water system associated with ZIP 62849. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 62849 tap water last tested?

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

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 62849?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNY or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 62849. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025) + EPA WQP (well monitoring near ZIP)

Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (6:2 FTS: 0,005 µg/L)

Last tested October 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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