Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60434)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60434.
Active Health Violations
2 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
46
Water Systems
152
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (46)
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Exxon Mobil Oil Refinery
Gaf Corp Building/Ind Prod Div
Gaf Corp Building/Ind Prod Div
Stateville Correctional Center
2 health-basedOlin Corp Joliet Plant
Uniroyal Inc
Uniroyal Inc
St Paul Missionary Church
Resurrection Evang Luth School
Penn-Dixie Stell Corp
Penn-Dixie Stell Corp
Ridgewood Subdivision
Putnam County Jr High
Joliet Park Dist
Mobil Chemical Company
South Ridge Mhc
Illinois 7-Up Bottling Co
Crowther Inc
Midcon Corporation
Illinois Crime Lab
Universal Lckpt Corp
Deaton-Kennedy Co
Liquid Therapy
Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
Dow Chemical Co
Banana Joes
Natural Gas Pipeline Co Sta113
Matheson Gas Products
Allen Bottling Co
Uic
Globe Industries
Lower Rock Run Preserve
Allen Bottling Co
Speedway
Market Place
Market Place
Crown Trygg Corp
Mobile Refine C/O Monte Woodar
Rydman Court Reporting Academy
Johns Manville Perlite Corp
Crown Trygg Corp
Mobile Refine C/O Monte Woodar
Mobil Oil Corp
Joliet Correctional Center
Dundee Middle School
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Joliet (60434) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 152.
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.