Water Quality in NEWARK, IL (60541)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60541.
18
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
18
Monitoring / Reporting
14
Resolved
What does this mean?
14 of 18 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 18 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.
Violations Detail (18 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 25, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 20, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 20, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 28, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 20, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 20, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(3)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2022(3)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
NEWARK (60541) has 18 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 4 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
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.