Water Quality in PLAINFIELD, IL (60544)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60544.

1,109

Total Violations

28

Health-Based

1,081

Monitoring / Reporting

1,106

Resolved

What does this mean?

1,106 of 1,109 violations have been resolved. 28 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 1,081 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.

Water systems: 136 Population served: 60,668

Violations Detail (1109 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 1, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(4)

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 4Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Apr 1Active

2024(17)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 25Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 25Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 23Active

How Does This Compare?

PLAINFIELD (60544) has 1,109 recorded violations, including 28 health-based. 3 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.

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