Water Quality in Dekalb, IL (61068)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61068.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,788
Population
45
Water Systems
36
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (45)
Dekalb
Rochelle
All resolvedHillcrest
Cross Roads Community Church
The Kitchen Table
All resolvedGrubsteakers
All resolvedDel Monte - Rochelle Plant 109
The Old Klondike
Rochelle Airport
Rochelle Airport
Ace Hardware
Rochelle Country Club
Rochelle Country Club
Ace Hardware
Focus House
1 health-basedStokely Van Camp Farm #1 M L C
Mussers Gas For Less
City Of Rochelle Airport
Diamond G Ranch Western Store
Star-Lite Motel
Diamond G Ranch Western Store
Stokely Van Camp Macklin #32
Star-Lite Motel
Klondike
Del Monte Corp-Plant 199
Rochelle Wildlife Club
Flagg Center Grocery
Flagg Center Grocery
Turkington Zimmerman M L C
Klondike
T R C Scout Camp
Del Monte Corp-Plant 109
Stokely Van Camp Rancho Grande
Rochelle Wildlife Club
Morton Buildings Inc
Morton Buildings Inc
Klondike
Mussers Gas For Less
G Harry Ross Farm M L C
Turkington Zimmerman M L C
The 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
Stokely Van Camp Southard #2
O'Neil Zimmerman M L C
Sullivan'S Foods
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Dekalb (61068) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 36.
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
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.