Water Quality in Joliet, IL (60950)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60950.
Active Health Violations
3 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 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,964
Population
27
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Joliet
1 health-basedAqua Illinois-Kankakee
1 health-basedIl American-West Suburban
Romeoville
Plainfield
Steger
Manteno
Il Veterans Hm-Manteno
Northern Ill 4-H Camp Assoc
4h Camp Shaw Waw Nas See
All resolvedKankakee Correctional Center
Maple Ridge Mhp
Ouwenga Vegetable And Grain
Oak Ridge Mhp
Deselm Methodist Church
Deselm Methodist Church
Shaw Wa Nas See 4h Camp-Well3
1 health-basedWhitaker Grain Co Farmers Coop
A C Mobile Home Park
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Blooms Grove Cemetery
Shaw-Waw-Nas-See 4h Camp
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Manteno Golf Course
Illinois Youth Center
Manteno Golf Course
Whitaker Grain Co Farmers Coop
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Joliet (60950) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.
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.