Water Quality in Rockford, IL (61102)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61102.

Active Health Violations

2 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 93% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

15,937

Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (89)

Rockford

All resolved

Groundwater 147,051 people served

3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

North Park Pwd

Groundwater 35,580 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 5.32 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Riverside School

Groundwater 325 people served

0 violations

Riverside School

Groundwater 325 people served

0 violations

Legacy Academy

All resolved

Groundwater 325 people served

3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Evergreen School

Groundwater 300 people served

0 violations

Memorial Baptist Church

Groundwater 300 people served

0 violations

Elem Stiles School

Groundwater 260 people served

0 violations

Traveler Motel & Lounge

Groundwater 250 people served

0 violations

Conners Motel & Restaurant

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

S Main Baptist Church

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Checker Oil Co

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Bishop Lane Retreat Center

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Prairie Road Pump Corporation

1 health-based

Groundwater 150 people served

6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Tractor Supply Co

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

S Main Food Pantry/Mr Johnson

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

Mr Cs Family Restaurant

All resolved

Groundwater 125 people served

4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Diversified Machine

Groundwater 120 people served

0 violations

Betsy'S Slots

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Corey'S Bluff Tavern

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Supermercado Guanajuato

Purchased surface water 100 people served

3 violations (5yr)

Rockford Farm Store

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Rockford Farm Store

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Muller-Pinehurst Dairy

Groundwater 100 people served

9 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Northgate Estates Mhp

1 health-based

Purchased groundwater 100 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Faith Center

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Meridian Skelly

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Clarks Mhp

All resolved

Groundwater 90 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

4-Turn Inn

Groundwater 80 people served

0 violations

Doll House Restaurant

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Truman Green

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Meridian Implement

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Rustic Motel

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Meridian Implement

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Hiway Green House

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Hiway Green House

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Mr C Bar-B-Que House

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Truman Green

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Smith Oil Distribution Termina

Groundwater 40 people served

0 violations

Winnebago Co Farm Bureau

Groundwater 40 people served

0 violations

Evergreen Covenant Church

Groundwater 40 people served

0 violations

Kaney Transportation Inc

Groundwater 37 people served

0 violations

Kaney Transportation Inc

Groundwater 37 people served

0 violations

Atlantic Richfield Co

Groundwater 35 people served

0 violations

Patten Industries Inc

Groundwater 35 people served

0 violations

Atlantic Richfield Co

Groundwater 35 people served

0 violations

Forrest Nursery

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Forrest Nursery

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Chamber & Owen

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Torch Oil Co

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Ulrey Funeral Home

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Marathon Oil Co

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Hydrocarbon Transportation Co.

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Ulrey Funeral Home

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Marathon Oil Co

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Torch Oil Co

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Severson Dells Forest Preserve

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Winn Farm Bureau Riverview Fs

All resolved

Groundwater 25 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Evergreen Covenant Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Polish Falcon Sportsmen'S Park

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Ace Of Diamonds

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Kent Communications

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

South Main Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Illinois Growth Enterprise

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Robert Trigg & Son

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Travlur Motel

Groundwater 25 people served

10 violations (5yr)

Eston Hodges Antiques

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Badger Pipe Line

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Plug & Pellet Sportsman'S Club

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Kent Communications

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Congoleum Fine Floors

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lifetime Auto Rustproofing

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Plug & Pellet Sportsmans Club

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Blue And Gold Homeowners Assn

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Cottonwood Airport

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Klehm Arboretum

All resolved

Groundwater 25 people served

3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Gold Star Motel

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Bill'S Sanitary Service

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Stahly Cartage

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Centerville Florist

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Stahly Cartage

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Messiah Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Badger Pipe Line

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Dubuque Packing Co

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Reed-Chatwood, Inc

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Centerville Florist

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Bill'S Sanitary Service

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Anns Mhp

Groundwater 12 people served

0 violations

Barnstormer Distillery

All resolved

Groundwater 0

26 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based

4 violations

Has active

Public NoticeMonitoring

20 violations

Has active

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

20 violations

All resolved

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

15 violations

All resolved

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations

Has active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring

2 violations

All resolved

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations

All resolved

ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations

All resolved

cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

TTHMMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit

14 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Rockford (61102) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 71.

Fewer violations 93th 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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.