ZipCheckup grade for 62225: B.

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Water Quality Report
B 83

Scott Air Force Base, IL: PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 83/100

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 62225 in Scott Air Force Base, IL contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
B 83/100
Water Quality Concerns 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.001 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2026-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
2 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 83 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 67% of ZIP codes nationwide
3
Water Systems
6,779
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
100/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
100/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 62225 in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois is mapped to the water system American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc (EPA ID: IL1635237). This system provides water to approximately 6,779 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc IL1635237 6,779 Surface water
Il American-east St Louis IL1635040 131,368 Surface water
O Fallon IL1631100 46,603 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc (IL1635237) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 62225.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.0181 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) MODERATE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 62225 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 62225 (primary system: American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 62225's water come from?

The recorded water source for American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc, a system mapped to ZIP code 62225, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 6,779 people.

How does Scott Air Force Base water compare to the national average?

Scott Air Force Base's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 95% within Illinois.

How can I get my water tested in Scott Air Force Base?

If American Water Oper and Maintenance, Llc supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 62225 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 62225 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2026-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 62225?

62225 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in St. Clair County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 62225's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 62225. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Scott Air Force Base, IL: PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/62225/
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Page version: October 2026.

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