Water Quality in Kankakee, IL (61812)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61812.

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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

322

Population

13

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Aqua Illinois-Vermilion County

All resolved
Surface water 30,106 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Armstrong Twp Hs

Groundwater 162 people served
0 violations

Armstrong-Ellis Grade School

1 health-based
Groundwater 97 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Poke'S Place

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Armstrong United Methodist Chu

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Armstrong United Methodist Chu

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Norwells Cafe & Snacks

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Armstrong Twp High School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Norwells Cafe & Snacks

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ellis Junior High School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Armstrong Grade School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ellis Junior High School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Poke'S Place

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Kankakee (61812) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

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

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

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.

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