Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60436)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60436.
Active Health Violations
4 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.
19,423
Population
56
Water Systems
153
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (56)
Joliet
1 health-basedIl American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Rockdale
Caterpilar Inc Joliet
Troy Shorewood School North We
Baba'S Restaurant
Laraway School Dist 70-C
Eisenhower Academy
1 health-basedOakwood Pool And Tennis Club
American Legion-Harwood Post#5
Olin
Midwest Generation/Joliet #29
All resolvedManville Sales Corporation
Smurfit-Stone
Mid-America Resort Club/East
Kemmerer Bottling Group
Midwest Generation/Joliet #9
All resolvedAli Baba'S Inn
Joliet Elks Lodge #296
Hauck Oil
Brandon Road Lock & Dam
Shorewood Phillips 66
Woodcreek Mhp
Los Contaros
All resolvedMessiah Lutheran Church (110957)
Autobahn Country Club
Modern Mhp
Johns Manville
All resolvedGrate Signs Inc
Grate Signs Inc
Elk'S Motel
A&C Bbq
Whole Truth Church Of God
Kaluzny Bros Inc
2 health-basedWill County Senior Services
Phillips 66 Station
Cub Foods Mach #1
Rovanco Corp
Northern Waters Cottages 1
Rovanco Corp
Standard Service Station
Shell Gas Station
Northern Waters Cottages 2
Mcbrady Engineering Inc
Mamies Place
Joliet Army Amn Plt - Lap Plt
Standard Service Station
Joliet Army Amn Plt - Mfg Plt
Sahara Lounge
Brandon Road Lock
The Cellar
All resolvedRovanco Corp
Babaniotes Building
Fox Valley Industries
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Joliet (60436) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 153.
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.