Water Quality in Dekalb, IL (60556)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60556.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 10 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are11 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,138
Population
10
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Dekalb
Kaneland High School
All resolvedWaterman
Kauffman Turkey Farm
Bayer Co - Waterman Research Facility
Deep Rock Gas
Waterman Winery And Vineyards Inc
Ray & Flo'S Cafe
Deep Rock Gas
Kaufman Turkey Farm
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
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)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Dekalb (60556) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11, 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.