Water Quality in APPLE RIVER, IL (61001)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61001.
23
Total Violations
10
Health-Based
13
Monitoring / Reporting
20
Resolved
What does this mean?
20 of 23 violations have been resolved. 10 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 13 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 (23 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 18, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 22, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 22, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(3)
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
2023(12)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
How Does This Compare?
APPLE RIVER (61001) has 23 recorded violations, including 10 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.
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.