Water Quality in MANHATTAN, IL (60442)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60442.

189

Total Violations

3

Health-Based

186

Monitoring / Reporting

184

Resolved

What does this mean?

184 of 189 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 186 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: 11 Population served: 11,599

Violations Detail (189 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 4, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(2)

Public Notice

75

Apr 4Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 28Active

2024(10)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 14Resolved

How Does This Compare?

MANHATTAN (60442) has 189 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 5 remain 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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