Water Quality in ELLSWORTH, IL (61737)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61737.

846

Total Violations

18

Health-Based

828

Monitoring / Reporting

836

Resolved

What does this mean?

836 of 846 violations have been resolved. 18 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 828 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: 6 Population served: 470

Violations Detail (846 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 4, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(2)

Public Notice

75

Apr 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 4Resolved

2024(19)

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 25Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 26Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ELLSWORTH (61737) has 846 recorded violations, including 18 health-based. 10 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.

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