Water Quality in Colchester, IL (62326)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62326.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,236

Population

23

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Colchester

Purchased surface water 1,395 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Argyle Lake State Park (21824)

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Bethel Baptist Church (138784)

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Hill Grove Methodist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Shelor Trailer Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Hill Grove Methodist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Fandon Christian Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Van'S Country Cone

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Shelor Trailer Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Colchester Shell Food Mart

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Fandon Christian Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bethel Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Gold Hills Public Golf Course

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Bethel Baptist Church

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Van'S Country Cone

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mid-Way Cafe

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Argyle Lake State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Big River Equestrian Area Well

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Argyle Lake State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Argyle Lake State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Argyle Lake State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Big River Shady Pines Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Argyle Lake State Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Colchester (62326) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th percentile More violations

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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.

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