Water Quality in Oswego, IL (60541)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60541.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 25 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,342
Population
25
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Oswego
All resolvedYorkville
All resolvedNewark
Lisbon Grade School
Newark American Legion
Annie'S Cafe
Newark American Legion
Lisbon School
Helmar Lutheran Church
Helmar Lutheran Church
Kuntz'S Korner
Lisbon Bethlehem Church
Lisbon Bethlehem Church
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Helmar Lutheran Church
White Hen Egg Farm
White Hen Egg Farm
Dickson Valley Camp Dining Hall
Dickson Valley Camp Gym
Newark High School
Duvick'S Motel
Duane'S Motel
Twice The Ice Wilmington
Dickson Valley Camp Acorn
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
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: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Oswego (60541) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.