Water Quality in Godfrey, IL (62298)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62298.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 97% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,208
Population
36
Water Systems
126
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Il American-East St Louis
O Fallon
Columbia
Waterloo
All resolvedKarbans Knotty Pines
Timberlakes Homeowners Association
Camp Vandeventer
Hank And Lillys Fountain Inn Llc
Career Center Of Southern Illinois
1 health-basedSt Michaels Church
Gene'S Restaurant & Lounge
Waterloo Sportsman'S Club
Edmund G Eckart
Camp Wartburg
Edmund G Eckart
Camp Wartburg
Wartburg Inn
Sugar Spring Ranch Banquet
All resolvedFreedom Lake
All resolvedBreezy Hill
Brookie'S Tavern
St Joe Tavern
Timber Lakes Sub Div
Monroe County Health Dept
Monroe County Health Dept
Monroe County Health Dept
Midwest Petroleum Co. Ph 66
Bi-County Health Department
Fountain Tavern
Kelley'S Lounge
Monroe County Health Dept
Timber Lakes Sub Div
Dreamland Palace
Burksville Tavern
Monroe County Health Dept
Breezy Hill
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Godfrey (62298) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 126.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.