Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60468)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60468.
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 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,809
Population
33
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Joliet
1 health-basedAqua Illinois-Kankakee
1 health-basedIl American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Rest Area I-57 Southbound
Rest Area I-57 Southbound
Louises Truck Stop
Superintendent'S Office 207u
Wilton Center School
Superintendent'S Office 207u
Tnt Lounge
Country Place
Demotte Mobile Home Park - Stamac Ii
Rocky'S Tavern
Enchanted Shores/West Well
Hilsenhoff Pharmacy
Peotone Pub
Peotone Bakery
Shores Of Killarney
Hilltop Pub
Stuart'S Lake
Gerdes Woods Forest Preserve
Hen House Restaurant
Evergreen Sod Farm Inc
Evergreen Sod Farm
Will County Fair Assoc
Shores Of Killarney
Quality Foods Slaughter House
Nadler Animal Hospital
Hilltop Tavern C/O Mary Freema
Marys Lounge
Peotone Motel
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Joliet (60468) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.