EMINGTON, Illinois Tap Water Quality

120 people served · 1 water system

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EMINGTON, Illinois is a rural community with 120 residents served by a single public water system. Water service covers ZIP code 60934.

EMINGTON has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Lead and Fluoride among the regulated contaminants associated with EMINGTON's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

60934

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving EMINGTON. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Fluoridechemical

EPA Code 1025 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

4.0 mg/L

Last Reading

4.13 MG/L

First Reported

Jul 2025

Most Recent

Jul 2025

What this violation means

Fluoride at the optimal level (~0.7 mg/L) reduces tooth decay, which is why most US utilities add it. The MCL of 4.0 mg/L exists to protect against skeletal fluorosis from naturally high-fluoride groundwater, while the EPA's secondary standard of 2.0 mg/L addresses dental fluorosis in children.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis removes fluoride; standard carbon filters do NOT.
→If your child uses fluoride toothpaste and drinks fluoridated water, supervise brushing to limit ingestion.
→Bone meal supplements often contain fluoride and should be used cautiously.

Read the complete guide to Fluoride

Leadchemical

EPA Code 5000 · Treatment Technique Violation

violations

EPA Limit

0.015 mg/L

Last Reading

—

First Reported

Dec 2022

Most Recent

Apr 2023

What this violation means

Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no safe exposure level. In drinking water it primarily enters via corroded lead service lines, lead-soldered copper pipes, and brass fixtures. Children under 6 and pregnant women face the highest risk because lead disrupts developing nervous and skeletal systems.

Recommended precautions

→Run cold tap water 30–120 seconds before drinking or cooking, especially after the tap has been unused for hours.
→Never cook with hot tap water — heat increases lead leaching from pipes.
→Use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified filter for lead removal (carbon block or reverse osmosis).
→If you have children, get blood lead levels tested by your pediatrician.

Read the complete guide to Lead

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving EMINGTON

EMINGTON

PWSID: IL1050300

120 served

11 violations

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMINGTON, Illinois tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does EMINGTON have?▼

EMINGTON has 11 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 1 water system serving 120 people.

What contaminants have been found in EMINGTON water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 5000, 1025. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in EMINGTON?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in EMINGTON?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.