Water Quality in Effingham, IL (62401)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62401.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations 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 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
19,273
Population
31
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Effingham
Lake Sara Area Water Co-Op, Inc.
Pride Of The Prairie Rest Area
1 health-basedSt Mary'S Of Help Catholic Chu
St Mary'S Of Help Catholic Chu
Green Creek School
Meramec Campground Llc
1 health-basedLake Gibson Dental Center
All resolvedMidway Tavern
Midway Tavern
Funkhouser Headstart
Funkhouser Grade School
Effingham Country Club
Midway Country Village Mhp
Jehovahs Witnesses
Effingham Baptist Temple
Champion Ice Champaign
Jacks Bait Shop
Kroger J-612
Jacks Bait Shop
Champion Ice Mattoon
Ice House Paris
June Lake Subdivision
Ice House Casey
Martins Iga Newton
June Lake Subdivision
Twice The Ice Charleston
All resolvedShell Oil Co P P L Terminal
Effingham Country Club
Shell Oil Co P P L Terminal
June Lake Sbdv
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Effingham (62401) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.
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
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
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.