Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60446)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60446.
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 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
41,672
Population
20
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Joliet
1 health-basedIl American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Isle A La Cache Museum
College View Subdivision
All resolvedDel Ray Farms 17 21848
Armando & Sons
Veterans Woods Traders Corner
Deer Creek Recreational Club
1 health-basedEagle Country Market #267
Walco Tool And Engineering
Segundo Paso West
Cub Foods #30554
Lonesome Keg
Dominicks Finer Foods #3110
Dundee Supermarket
Whole Foods On Cicero Chicago
Eagle Crystal Lake/Glacier Wat
Del Ray Farms #09
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Joliet (60446) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.
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
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
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.