Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60417)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60417.
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 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,901
Population
66
Water Systems
69
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (66)
Joliet
1 health-basedIl American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Crete
All resolvedCrete-Monee Adm Center
Balmoral Elem
1 health-basedLincolnshire Cntry Club (West)
Balmoral Heights Subdivision
Lincolnshire Contryclub Snackb
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
1 health-basedRest Haven Village Woods
Crete-Monee Adm. Center
Crete Babtist Church
Calumet Gardens-(Utils Unlim)
First Baptist Church (110387)
Helen Kirgis Cafe
Crete Valley Banquet Hall
Kings Road Professional Bld
Woodberry Mhp
All resolvedBeckwith Community Association
All resolvedCrete Township Fire Protection
Huntley Cmnty Sbdv
Midwest Tire Service
Midwest Tire Service
The Cake Shop
Denny'S Lounge
Commerce Park
John Sexton Contractors
Shadybrook Campground
Zonzies Drive Inn
Walts Food Center
Spano'S Liquor Mart
Balmoral Park
Gov State University Clotswen
Crete-Monee Administrative Cen
Tuckaway Golf Course C/O Ellis
Lake Hiawatha
Plum Grove Forest Preserve
Walt'S Food Center
Freds Place
Judy'S Restaurant
Lincolnshire Country Club
Gov St C/O Tom Sweeny
Zonzies Drive Inn
Dutch Pet Care Center
Lincolnshire Country Club
Emerald Trails
Kim Anthony Hair Design
Lincolnshire Country Club
Lincolnshire Country Club
National Machine Repair
Lake Hiawatha
Hiawatha Koa Wildlife Farm
Beecher Development
Balmoral Park 450 Ft Well
Lincolnshire Country Club
The Cake Shop
Dutch Pet Care Center
Victory Love Center
Goodenow Gas & Oil
Goodenow Gas & Oil
Giannis Mhp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Joliet (60417) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 69.
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.