Water Quality in MALTA, IL (60150)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60150.

331

Total Violations

2

Health-Based

329

Monitoring / Reporting

297

Resolved

What does this mean?

297 of 331 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 329 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 11 Population served: 2,388

Violations Detail (331 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitriteMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(42)

Public Notice

75

Aug 21Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

03

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Active

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 18Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Chlorine

27

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 20Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 25Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 15Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 10Active

2024(110)

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 6Resolved

Chlorine

27

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Nov 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Nov 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 5Active

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 15Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 27Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 27Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 12Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 19Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 19Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 13Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 28Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 28Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MALTA (60150) has 331 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. 34 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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