Water Quality in SOUTH ELGIN, IL (60177)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60177.

15

Total Violations

1

Health-Based

14

Monitoring / Reporting

14

Resolved

What does this mean?

14 of 15 violations have been resolved. 1 is a health-based violation, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 14 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: 37 Population served: 25,451

Violations Detail (15 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 1, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 12, 2024ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 12, 2024ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJan 23, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2023ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2023ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Jul 1Active

2024(5)

Public Notice

75

Jul 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 12Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 23Resolved

How Does This Compare?

SOUTH ELGIN (60177) has 15 recorded violations, including 1 health-based. 1 remains 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

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