Water Quality in Hillsboro, IL (62049)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62049.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are6 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,871
Population
11
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Hillsboro
Graham Correctional Site
Schram City
George'S Club
George'S Club
Saint Paul Lutheran School
Durbin And Sons, Llc
Waveland Church
Ice House America Hillsboro
Waveland Church
Montgomery County Health Dept
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Hillsboro (62049) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6, 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.