Water Quality in Carbondale, IL (62272)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62272.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 11 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,521
Population
13
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Carbondale
2 health-basedPercy
All resolvedArch Of Illinois/Denmark Mine
Southwestern Lakes
Arch Of Illinois-Conant Mine
Arch Of Ill Kathleen Mine
Miller Campground
All resolvedSouthwestern Lakes
Scuttle Inn
Randolph County Health Dept
Southwestern Lakes
Randolph County Health Dept
Arch Of Ill-Horse Creek Mine
Contaminants Found
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.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Carbondale (62272) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.