Water Quality in Altamont, IL (62411)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62411.

Past Health-Based Violations

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

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,249

Population

14

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Altamont

2 health-based
Surface water 2,300 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sigel

Groundwater 386 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Blue Mound Tavern

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Blue Mound Tavern

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Bethlehem Lutheran School

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Bethlehem Lutheran School

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ice House Altamont

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

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Chur

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becks Lake

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Becks Lake

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Chur

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Werner Goers Sbdv

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Altamont (62411) 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.

Fewer violations 43th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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