Water Quality in DOWNS, IL (61736)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61736.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

71 of 72 violations have been resolved. 26 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 46 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: 7 Population served: 1,426

Violations Detail (72 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 5, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 5, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 20, 2022	Active	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.013	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Arsenic	Health-Based	N/A	0.011	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

Arsenic

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

Mar 31Resolved

2023(4)

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

May 5Resolved

Public Notice

May 5Resolved

How Does This Compare?

DOWNS (61736) has 72 recorded violations, including 26 health-based. 1 remains 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in DOWNS, IL (61736)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (72 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

2023(4)

2022(39)

2021(26)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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