Water Quality in Sterling, IL (61081)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61081.
Active Health Violations
5 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 74% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,844
Population
100
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (100)
Ruffitt Park
Groundwater 10,000 people served
0 violations
Ruffitt Park
Groundwater 10,000 people served
0 violations
Sterling-Rock Falls Ymca
Groundwater 6,000 people served
0 violations
C/O L.Proeger
Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations
Northwestern Steel & Wire
Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations
Hillsdale Express Lane
Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations
Sterling Steel
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Northwestern Steel & Wire
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
East Colona
Groundwater 407 people served
0 violations
Northwest Steel & Wire-Plant 4
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Northwestern Steel And Wire
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
National Manufacturing
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
National Mfg Co
Groundwater 245 people served
0 violations
Woodlawn School
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Jordon School
Groundwater 196 people served
0 violations
Jordon School
Groundwater 196 people served
0 violations
1st Church Of The Open Bible
All resolved Groundwater 180 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Pearl Lake Beach & Campground
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Northwest Steel & Wire-Wl A&B
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Crow Valley Campground
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Pearl Lake Beach & Campground
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Emerson School
Groundwater 148 people served
0 violations
Emerson School
Groundwater 148 people served
0 violations
Gait School
Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations
Gait School
Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations
Como School
Groundwater 138 people served
0 violations
Como School
Groundwater 138 people served
0 violations
Rockford Mutual Insurance Co
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Paperchine, Inc
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Parks&Recreation Sterling Dist
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Leisure Lake Campground/E Side
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Sinnissippi Park
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Our Savior Lutheran
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Rock N Tots
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Sterling Steel Ball
Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations
Sterling Steel Ball
Groundwater 83 people served
0 violations
Emerald Hills Country Club
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Ruffit Park (97121)
2 health-based Groundwater 75 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Leisure Lake Campground Entrance
All resolved Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Anixter Communication
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Sinnissippi Rod And Gun Club
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Ruffit Park (16972)
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Moonlight Bay Campground
1 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Homestead
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hill Fastner Corp
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Como Baptist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake View Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sterling Steel Ball
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Farm & Fleet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jehovah'S Witnesses
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tractor Supply
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wal-Mart Supercenter 0891
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lawrence Park-Brick Stor Shed
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Leisure Lake Campground Comfort
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Eagle Stores 153 9489
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Aurelio'S Cake Factory
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sinnissippi Rod & Gun Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kradle'S Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake View Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kradle'S Bldg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gartner Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Como Baptist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Science Ridge Menonite
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Penrose Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Penrose Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jehovah'S Witnesses
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Oppold Marina
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
East Jordon
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kay'S Korners
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
New Hope Baptist Church Of Como
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Hoover Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
1st Lutheran Church Of Jordan
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Beef A Roo
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Woodlawn Alternat School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shalom Assembly Of Yahweh
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Oppold Marina Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Emerald Hill Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Our Savior Lutheran
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kay'S Korners
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
1st Lutheran Of Jordon
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shell Express Vending Machine (134882)
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wolohan'S Lumber
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Moonlight Bay Marina
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wolohan'S Lumber
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
First Lutheran Church Of Jordan
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Robert Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Colona Park Dist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Emersons
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Robert Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Crow Valley
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Farm & Fleet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Emerson School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Como Processing/Galloway Meats
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Colona Park Dist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Moonlight Bay Marina
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
East Jordon
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Food Fitness And You
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Tractor Supply
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
East Jordan Methodist Church
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lakeview Hills Water Supply Company
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
7 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
6 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
2 violations
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limit12 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Sterling (61081) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.
Fewer violations 74th percentile More violations
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.
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.