Water Quality in Galena, IL (61036)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61036.
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 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,121
Population
57
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (57)
Galena
1 health-basedPrairie Path Water Company-Galena
1 health-basedPrairie Path Water Company-Apple Canyon
Prairie Path Water-Bahl Water Company
All resolvedGalena Cellars Vineyard
1 health-basedFried Green Tomatoes
Hillard Tours
Nativity Bvm
Longhollow Point Hoa
Ramada Inn
Goldmoor Inn
Taste Country Roadhouse
Palace Campground - Office
All resolvedGalena Golf Club
Chestnut Mountain Resort - Edelweiss
Wienen Estates
Palace Campground - Shower Bldg
All resolvedSigncraft Graphics
Fran'S Restaurant
Grant Hills Motel - Pool
Dairy Dream
Galena Territory
Palace Motel
Galena Territory
Eagle Pitcher Mine
Galena Territory
Palace Motel & Dance Hall
Jo Daviess County Health Dept
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church
Tammys Piggly Wiggly
Dairy Dream
Eagle Pitcher Mine
Chestnut Mountain Resort - Chalet Well
Soi Ulysses S Grant State Mem
Longhollow Point
Fran'S Restaurant
Fred Alvis
Eagle Lodge Resort Campground
Triangle Motel
Wooded Wonderland
Hillard Tours
Wooded Wonderland Campground
Rons Amoco Galena
Galena Golf Club
Palace Campgrounds
Galena Territory, Inc
Westwick Foundry
Westwick Foundry
Signcraft Graphics
Galena Aluminum & Brass Foundr
Soi Ulysses S Grant State Mem
Grant Hills Motel
Galena Aluminum & Brass Foundr
Hillard Tours
Eagle Lodge Resort Bar And Lodging
Grant Hills Motel - Office
All resolvedTriangle Motel
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Galena (61036) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.
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.