Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60481)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60481.
Active Health Violations
13 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 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,195
Population
68
Water Systems
67
Violations (5yr)
13
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (68)
Joliet
1 health-basedAqua Illinois-Kankakee
1 health-basedIl American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Wilmington
Spring Lounge
Lakewood Shores Improvement Association
Lakepoint Club C/O George Kappos
1 health-basedConstellation Services & Training Center
Bruning Elementary School
Supt Of Schools District 209 U
Lorenzo Road Fuel Stop
1 health-basedDes Plaines Cons Area Snackbar
1 health-basedHarborside Marina Boat Slips
Shadow Lakes Resort
Diamond Inter Corp Wilm Tissue
Diamond Inter Corp Wilm Tissue
Rivals Lookout
Custer Park Baptist Church
Phelan Acres Bible Church
All resolvedMobil Truck Stop
River Restaurant
Custer Park Baptist Church
Big Fish Bar And Grille
Christian Faith Center
Snookers Pub
Three Acres
County Line Store
Wilmington Recreation Club
Symerton Tap
Ritchie Grain Elevator
Wilmington Rec Club Beach Bathhouse
1 health-basedFossil Rock Recreation Club
New Lenox Sportsmans Club (22285)
3 health-basedCountry Ill
Docs Discount Drugs
Stovers General Store
Florence U M Church
New Lenox Sportsmans Club
3 health-basedSchmidt Liquors
Mistie Hills Vineyard
Wilmington Rec Club Bathhouse 3
1 health-basedCountry Ill
Egizio Motors
Colombanis Grocery
Schmidt Liquors
Des Plains Conservation Area
Gas For Less
Backwater Bar And Grill
Hidden Lakes
Gas For Less
Desplaines Conservation Area
Duffy'S Depot
Hidden Lakes
Egizio Motors
Wilmington Rec Club Bathhouse 2
All resolvedForsythe Woods
Newmann'S Grocery
Wilmington Ace Hardware Mach
Des Plaines Conser Area Picnic
Tri County Disposal Transfer
Three Rivers Marine
Symerton Tap
Desplaines Conservation Area
Bay Hill Marina
Riverfront Campground (109991)
Custers Keg
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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 (60481) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 67.
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.