Water Quality in EFFINGHAM, IL (62401)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62401.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

50 of 56 violations have been resolved. 8 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 48 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: 31 Population served: 18,298

Violations Detail (56 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 21, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 30, 2024	Active	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 7, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 24, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 24, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 24, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 24, 2023	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 7, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 7, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jun 7, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 20, 2023	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	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, 2022	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, 2022	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, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate-Nitrite	Health-Based	N/A	54.5	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate-Nitrite	Health-Based	N/A	54.5	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate-Nitrite	Health-Based	N/A	54.5	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate-Nitrite	Health-Based	N/A	54.5	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

Public Notice

Jan 21Active

2024(6)

Public Notice

Jul 30Active

Public Notice

Jul 30Active

E. COLI

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

EFFINGHAM (62401) has 56 recorded violations, including 8 health-based. 6 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 →

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

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 EFFINGHAM, IL (62401)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (56 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(1)

2024(6)

2023(20)

2022(24)

2021(5)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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