Water Quality in Columbia, IL (62244)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62244.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are31 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
928
Population
7
Water Systems
31
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Columbia
Waterloo
All resolvedRoy Heusohn
Bucks Lake
Joe'S Place
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Columbia (62244) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31, 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.