Water Quality in Oquawka, IL (61469)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61469.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 13 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,818
Population
13
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Oquawka
All resolvedUnion High School
Tharps Subway Oquawka
All resolvedGraham'S Tap
Hill'S Fish Market
Delabar State Park
Delbar State Park
Delabar Base
Delbar State Park
Tharps Splash And Dash Car Wash
1 health-basedRest Area Idot
Hill'S Fish Market
Hend Creek Access Area Handwel
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Oquawka (61469) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.