Water Quality in Freeport, IL (61044)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61044.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
225
Population
8
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Freeport
Nuestro Queso - Exterior Well
Nuestro Queso - Interior Well
All resolvedStop Light Tavern
The Longbranch
The Longbranch
St Paul'S Lutheran Church
St Paul'S Lutheran Church
Contaminants 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: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Freeport (61044) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, 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.