Water Quality in Beardstown, IL (62618)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62618.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,428
Population
27
Water Systems
41
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Beardstown
All resolvedJbs Corporation
1 health-basedStar Cafe
Brick Elementary School
Brick Elementary School
Save A Lot Beardstown
Beardstown Marina Campsite
All resolvedCountry Store/Green Oil Co
Wheel City Cycles
Road Sales & Service-Massey
Farmers Terminal Grain Co
Landscape Garden Center
Casswood Service
Pauls Mc Culloch Sales
Coopers Supply
Oscar Mayer Plant
Coopers Supply
Beardstown Airport
Pauls Mc Culloch Sales
Local 431
Road Sales & Service-Massey
Beardstown Airport
Casswood Service
Landscape Garden Center
Wheel City Cycles
Local 431
Farmers Terminal Grain Co
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Beardstown (62618) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 41.
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
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.