Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60401)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60401.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,647
Population
44
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (44)
Joliet
1 health-basedAqua Illinois-Kankakee
1 health-basedIl American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Beecher
Pheasant Lake Estates Mhp
Braidwood Generating Station
All resolvedDixie Estates Subdivision
All resolvedSt Paul'S Lutheran Church
St Johns Evangelical Luth Ch
Knuths Kountry Korner
The Barn And Vineyard
St Paul Lutheran Church (83675)
Bernard Welding Div
Bernard Division
All resolvedSt John'S Evangelical Lutheran
Tegrant Sonoco Protective Solutions
1 health-basedDixie Dental Building
Sollitt Tap
M & N Quickmart
Peterson Plumbing
St John United Church Of Chris
Wehling Well Works
J&D Service Station
Peterson Plumbing
Beecher Sportsman'S Club
Industrial Alloys Co
J&D Service Station
Wehling Well Works Inc
Standard Service Station
Standard Service Station
Sollitt Tap
Dons Auto Sales
Riechers Country Store
Pack-A-Way Inc
Pack-A-Way Inc
Industrial Alloys Co
Dons Auto Sales
Dixie Dental Building
Loitz Used Cars
Beecher Sportmans Club
Beecher Sportsman'S Club
Loitz Used Cars
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Joliet (60401) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.