Water Quality in WASHINGTON, IL (61571)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61571.
25
Total Violations
5
Health-Based
20
Monitoring / Reporting
18
Resolved
What does this mean?
18 of 25 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 20 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 (25 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 11, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| OXAMYL | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbofuran | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(6)
Public Notice
75
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
OXAMYL
03
Carbofuran
03
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
2024(5)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
WASHINGTON (61571) has 25 recorded violations, including 5 health-based. 7 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
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