Water Quality in STEELEVILLE, IL (62288)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62288.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

42 of 46 violations have been resolved. 21 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 25 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.

Water systems: 1 Population served: 1,930

Violations Detail (46 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Active	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 13, 2025	Active	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.54	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	6	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.54	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.54	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.54	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
TTHM	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Active	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.89	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.89	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.89	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	10.89	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Uranium	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	9	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	9	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	9	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	9	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 13, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Health-Based	N/A	7	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(11)

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Active

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 13Active

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Mar 31Resolved

2024(25)

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

Dec 31Active

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

Sep 13Resolved

Public Notice

Sep 13Resolved

Public Notice

Sep 13Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

STEELEVILLE (62288) has 46 recorded violations, including 21 health-based. 4 remain unresolved. 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

Water Quality in STEELEVILLE, IL (62288)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (46 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(11)

2024(25)

2023(10)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

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