Water Quality in Ashton, IL (61006)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61006.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are29 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,541
Population
4
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
Loading map...
Water Systems Serving This Area (4)
Ashton
Crest Foods Production Area
Crest Foods Mixing Dept
All resolvedBayer Cropscience
All resolvedContaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Ashton (61006) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29, 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.