Water Quality in KIRKWOOD, IL (61447)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61447.
35
Total Violations
9
Health-Based
26
Monitoring / Reporting
30
Resolved
What does this mean?
30 of 35 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 26 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.
Violations Detail (35 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 3, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 21, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 20, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 29, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 29, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 28, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 28, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
2023(3)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
KIRKWOOD (61447) has 35 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 5 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.