Water Quality in Rockford, IL (61008)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61008.
Active Health Violations
6 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 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
33,582
Population
90
Water Systems
41
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (90)
Rockford
All resolvedNorth Park Pwd
Belvidere
Holiday Acres Family Park
Bel-Mar Country Club
Bel-Mar Country Club
Philip J Moore
Philip J Moore
Caledonia School
1 health-basedGreenview Estates Mhp
All resolvedFour Seasons 2000 Addn
General Mills
Neds Restaurant
Tropical Oasis
Bel-Mar Country Club
Dean'S Food Ice Cream Plant
Mckinley Avenue Bus Barn
Midwest Plating Co
Swan Hills Golf Course
Days Inn
Open Bible Church Of Belvidere
Green Giant
Farm & Fleet
Mhc Pine Country Llc - Pool
1 health-basedFarm & Fleet Of Belvidere
Quik Mart
American Legion #77
Maple Crest Nursing Home
Maple Crest Nursing Home
Maple Crest Care Center Llc
Cherry Valley Tool/Machine Co
Outdoor World Pine Country Rst
Mhc Pine Country Llc - Pump House
1 health-basedYoungberg Industries
Spirit Of 76
Willow Creek Presbyterian Ch
American Legion Boone Post 77
New Spirit
American Legion Boone Post 77
Caledonia Congregational Churc
Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest
1 health-basedAberdeen Park
All resolvedValley Header Die
Rte Buelte Tool & Engineering
Rte Buelte Tool & Engineering
Pearson Machine Rebuilders
Valley Header And Die
Youngburg Welding
Pearson Machine Rebuilders
Valley Header And Die
Marquee
Ranch Motel
Ranch Motel
Sundstrand Park - West Pavilion
Sullivans Foods (145698)
Wallem International Inc
Kinnikinnick Park
Belvidere Park Dist
Commonwealth Edison Co
Week End Loafers
2800 Apts
Wallem International Inc
Boone Co Conservation Dist
De Wanes
Poulter Implement Co Inc
Kinnikinnick Creek Conservatin
Dwyer'S Dog N Suds
Commonwealth Edison Co
Dewanes
Spencer Park
Mhc Pine Country Llc - New Office
2 health-basedEagle Stores 311 9473
Herman Hyland Pres.
Two Rivers Head Start Belvidere
Sundstrand Park - North Pavilion
Shoreview Cottages 1
Dean Foods Co
Dwyer'S Dog N Suds
Commonwealth Edison Belvidere
A O Farm Equipment
Green Giant Packing Cmpny
Shoreview Cottages 2
Big Trout Campground
Smokin Coop
Marquee
Spencer Park (95968)
A O Farm Equipment
Boone Co Conservation District
Boone Co Fairgrounds
Poulter Implement Co Inc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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?
Rockford (61008) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41.
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.