Water Quality in Watseka, IL (60970)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60970.
Active Health Violations
2 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 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,991
Population
111
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (111)
Watseka
Groundwater 5,500 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Value Village Inc
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
O'Neill'S Corner Cafe
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Value Village Inc
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Scotchmans Grocery East
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Scotchmans Grocery East
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Oasis Restrnt
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Songwood Farm Restaurant
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
The Topper
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Prairie States Christian Camp
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Karcsi'S Sirloin House
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Jw Kingdom Hall
Groundwater 101 people served
0 violations
The Topper
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Plato'S Rec Area
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
O'Neills Corner Cafe
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Wrong Number
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Gregs Bar & Grill
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Jefferson Plaza
Groundwater 89 people served
0 violations
Shewami Country Club
Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations
Waterfront Lounge
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
La Bella Of Clifton
2 health-based Groundwater 55 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1585 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Carousel Inn Motel
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Watseka Soft Water Ser
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
St Paulinus Episcopal Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
St Paulinus Episcopal Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Arends Equipment Co
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Watseka Soft Water Ser
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cheker Oil Co
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Carousel Inn Motel
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
First Baptist Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Cheker Oil Co
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
First Baptist Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Bob Volp Chevrolet Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Pittwood Christian Church
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Morton Buildings Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Bob Volp Chevrolet Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
De Lynch Construction
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
De Lynch Construction
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Pittwood Christian Church
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Plato'S Rec Area
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Morton Buildings Inc
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
The Wrong Number #2
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Fertilizer Application Systems
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Stam Manufacturing
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Wrights Of Watseka
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Thompson Motor Sales Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Wrights Of Watseka
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Iroquois County Farm & Home
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Wall'S Auction House
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Bob Jones
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Iroquois County Farm & Home
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Wall'S Auction House
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Stam Manufacturing
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Fertilizer Application Systems
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Thompson Motor Sales Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Shoemaker Equipment Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
M & S Transport
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tatro Plumbing & Heating
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Culligan Water Conditioning
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Iroquois Memorial Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Varco Business Forms
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Iroquois County Broadcasting C
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Illinois Bell
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Marquis Gas Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Iroquois County Hwy Dept
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Prairie States Christian Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mc Cullough Implement Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Standard Oil Div (Fertilizer)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
M & S Transport
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mc Cullough Implement Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Body Cemetery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Iroquois County Broadcasting C
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Grace W R Distribution Ser
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sear Auto Repair
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Watseka Plumbing & Heating
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Iroquois Memorial Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cinnamon Garden
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sear Auto Repair
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gillespie Grain Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sheldon Transportation Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Iroquois County Hwy Dept
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wockner'S Flying Ser
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Marquis Gas Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wockner'S Flying Ser
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Watseka Triangle Truck Part In
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Berry'S Processing Plant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Culligan Water Conditioning
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Plato Recreation Area
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hill Top Beauty Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gillespie Grain Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Oak Hill & G A R Cemeteries
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hill Top Beauty Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tatro Plumbing & Heating
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lyman Cemetery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Middleport Twp Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Watseka Triangle Truck Part In
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wood Trucking
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sheldon Transportation Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lyman Cemetery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Berry'S Processing Plant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Middleport Twp Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Grace W R Distribution Ser
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Body Cemetery
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Oak Hill & G A R Cemeteries
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wood Trucking
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Plato Recreation Area
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Watseka Plumbing & Heating
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Standard Oil Div (Fertilizer)
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Illinois Bell
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Varco Business Forms
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Belmont Water Inc
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit5 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1585 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Watseka (60970) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.
Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations
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
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.