Water Quality in Lynn Center, IL (61262)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61262.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,197

Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Lynn Water Association, Inc

Groundwater 100 people served

2 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 25 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1950 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Lake Lynwood Water System

Groundwater 75 people served

1 violation (5yr)

Camp Creek Farm & Orchard

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations

Has active

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation

Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Exceeds limit

25 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit

1950 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Lynn Center (61262) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

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.