Water Quality in Godfrey, IL (62635)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 62635.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

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Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Il American-Pekin

Groundwater 31,731 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

East Peoria

All resolved

Groundwater 22,284 people served

2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Emden

Groundwater 467 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit

1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit

1400 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Godfrey (62635) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.