Water Quality in NEWTON, IL (62448)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62448.
19
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
19
Monitoring / Reporting
18
Resolved
What does this mean?
18 of 19 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 19 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.
Violations Detail (19 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | 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 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 9, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 9, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Chlorine | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
2023(4)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
How Does This Compare?
NEWTON (62448) has 19 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains 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.
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.