Water Quality in LINDENWOOD, IL (61049)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61049.

11

Total Violations

3

Health-Based

8

Monitoring / Reporting

9

Resolved

What does this mean?

9 of 11 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 8 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.

Water systems: 9 Population served: 553

Violations Detail (11 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 13, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2022ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Active

2024(5)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Apr 13Active

How Does This Compare?

LINDENWOOD (61049) has 11 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 2 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.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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