Water Quality in NEW ATHENS, IL (62264)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62264.
54
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
54
Monitoring / Reporting
54
Resolved
What does this mean?
54 of 54 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 54 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 (54 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbofuran | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(4)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
2023(2)
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
NEW ATHENS (62264) has 54 recorded violations, none of which are 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.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Whole House Carbon Filter
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