Water Quality in Galesburg, IL (61401)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61401.
Active Health Violations
6 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
30,580
Population
87
Water Systems
28
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (87)
Galesburg
I74 Spoon River Rest Area
All resolvedHill Crctl Ctr
Five Seasons
Silver Creek
Spoon River Valley School
1 health-basedLakewood Estates
B&G Foods
The Moon Drive In Theatre
Lakeside Manor Mhc
Windwood Water System, Inc.
Camp Shaubena
Lake Bracken Cc Clubhouse
Lake Bracken Club House
Lake Bracken (Golf Shop)
Port & Starboard
The Old Clubhouse On Lake Calhoun
Lake Bracken (Club House)
Dons Travel Inn
Lake Braken (Golf Shop)
Port & Starboard
Lake Bracken C C Pool Well
Dons Travel Inn
Danceland
Board Of Education
Community Bible Church
Big Mikes Smokehouse
Thompson Grain Co
School Dist 205 C/O Maury Beck
Comm Unit School Dist 205
Heat And Control
Community Bible Church
Eagle Country Market
Galesburg Drive-In Theater
Western Illinois Nature Group
5 health-basedGunther Asphalt Plant #4
Galesburg Drive-In Theater
Dixons Travelers Mart
Messiah Lutheran Church (77560)
Koppers Company,Inc
Cactus Country
All resolvedTobler Transfer Co
Royal Crown Inc
Alfanos Pizzeria
Wickes Lumber Co
Blue Angel
Lake Calhoun Association #5
Indian Point Campground
National By Products Inc
Econo Foods (135640)
Galesburg Police Pistol Range
Ladds Food Store Vending Mach
National By Products Inc
Krause Equipment Co
Farm Credit Bank
Messiah Lutheran Church
Tobler Transfer Co
Gunther Construction Co (Plant
Giant Food Store
Community School Dist 205 Gara
Empiregas Inc Of Galesburg
The Watering Hole
Krause Equipment Co
Alfanos Pizzeria
Wickes Lumber Co
Abingdon Veterinary Clinic
Joe'S Metal Finishing
Sampson Implement Co
Farm Credit Bank
Don'S Travel Inn/Inactive
The Junction
Galesburg Police Pistol Range
Abingdon Veterinary Clinic
Sampson Implement Co
Diet-Rite Beverages
Lake Bracken Cc Golf Course Bath Room
Kleine Equipment Inc
Gunther Construction Co (Plant
Diet-Rite Beverages
Joe'S Metal Finishing
Royal Crown Inc
Standard Oil Co
Quality Water Services Inc
Econo Foods (129312)
Standard Oil Co
Community School Dist 205 Gara
Green Diamond
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Galesburg (61401) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28.
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
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.