Water Quality in Monticello, IL (61856)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61856.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 44 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are12 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,226
Population
44
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (44)
Monticello
Robert Allerton Park
All resolvedCrossroads Church
All resolvedSangamon Acres Campground
Allerton Park U Of I
Muncie Baptist Church
Lodge Church Of God
All resolvedMonticello Railroad Museum
Camp Creek Duck Farm
Camp Creek Duck Farm
Piatt County Nursing Home
Open Hearts Foursquare Church
Allerton Park U Of I
Lodge Park
4h Memorial Camp C/O D Shiley
Lodge Park
Ducky Day Care Center
Sangamon Park Campground
Hicksgas
Hicksgas
Westview Manor Mhp
Muncie Grade School
Il State Hwy Maint Garage
Twice The Ice Decatur
Piatt Co Service Co
Lodge Baptist Church
Twice The Ice Monticello
Il State Hwy Maint Garage
Hettinger Used Machinery
Deer Creek Cons Station
Radio Sta Wvlj
Lodge Church Of God
Bement Car Wash
Piatt Co Service Co
Monticello Car Wash-Pure Water
Twice The Ice 22 St Decatur
Deer Creek Cons Station
Muncie Grade School
Monticello Grain Lodge
Monticello Grain Lodge
Lodge Baptist Church
Radio Sta Wvlj
Twice The Ice Tuscola
Hettinger Used Machinery
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Monticello (61856) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.