Water Quality in Galesburg, IL (61448)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61448.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,947

Population

14

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Galesburg

Groundwater 31,620 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Knoxville

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 3,120 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Laurel Greens Public Golf Cour

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Green Diamond

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Maxey Chapel United Methodist Church

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

I74 Youth Complex

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Unit School Dist 202 Delong

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Unit School Dist 202 Appleton

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Unit School Dist #202(Appleton

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Unit School Dist #202(De Long)

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Hole In The Wall Health Club & Spa

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Galesburg East Koa

2 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

M&R Oil Co Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

M&R Oil Co Inc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Galesburg (61448) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

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.

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