Water Quality in EL PASO, IL (61738)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61738.
176
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
172
Monitoring / Reporting
176
Resolved
What does this mean?
176 of 176 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 172 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 (176 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Styrene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(92)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Styrene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
2023(84)
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
How Does This Compare?
EL PASO (61738) has 176 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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