Water Quality in BOWEN, IL (62316)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62316.
13
Total Violations
13
Health-Based
0
Monitoring / Reporting
13
Resolved
What does this mean?
13 of 13 violations have been resolved. 13 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (13 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2022(3)
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
2021(10)
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
Lead and Copper Rule
59
How Does This Compare?
BOWEN (62316) has 13 recorded violations, including 13 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.
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.