Water Quality in Quincy, IL (62312)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62312.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,931

Population

2

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Quincy

Surface water 42,000 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Barry

Groundwater 1,318 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 2300 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2300 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Quincy (62312) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

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.

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