Water Quality in KEWANEE, IL (61443)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61443.

478

Total Violations

13

Health-Based

465

Monitoring / Reporting

470

Resolved

What does this mean?

470 of 478 violations have been resolved. 13 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 465 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 48 Population served: 18,828

Violations Detail (478 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 18, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(7)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

2024(17)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Oct 14Active

E. COLI

34

May 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 1Resolved

E. COLI

34

May 1Resolved

How Does This Compare?

KEWANEE (61443) has 478 recorded violations, including 13 health-based. 8 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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.

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