Romeoville, IL 60446

2 water systems • 51,028 residents

Severe water quality issues - filtration essential

Score: 16/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

Contaminants Detected

504

Violations on Record

118

Health-Based Violations

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25

Violation History0 / 25

Contaminant Severity0 / 25

System Compliance0 / 15

Enforcement History0 / 10

Total Score16%

16 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
✓Whole Home Carbon Filter System

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Romeoville vs IL & National Average

Detected Contaminants

56 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

Contaminant	Category
Atrazine	Agricultural
Simazine	Agricultural
Coliform (TCR)	Microorganism
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	Other
1,1,2-Trichloroethane	Other
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	Other
1,2-Dichloropropane	Other
2,4-D	Other
2,4,5-TP	Other
Aldicarb	Other
Aldicarb sulfone	Other
Aldicarb sulfoxide	Other
Benzo(a)pyrene	Other
BHC-GAMMA	Other
Carbofuran	Other
Chlordane	Other
Consumer Confidence Rule	Other
Dalapon	Other
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	Other
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	Other
DICHLOROMETHANE	Other
Dinoseb	Other
Diquat	Other
Endothall	Other
Endrin	Other
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	Other
Heptachlor	Other
Heptachlor epoxide	Other
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	Other
LASSO	Other
Methoxychlor	Other
OXAMYL	Other
Pentachlorophenol	Other
Picloram	Other
Public Notice	Other
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	Other
Toxaphene	Other
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)	Radiological
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	Radiological
1,1-Dichloroethylene	Volatile Organic
1,2-Dichloroethane	Volatile Organic
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	Volatile Organic
Benzene	Volatile Organic
Carbon tetrachloride	Volatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENE	Volatile Organic
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Volatile Organic
Ethylbenzene	Volatile Organic
HEXACHLOROBENZENE	Volatile Organic
o-Dichlorobenzene	Volatile Organic
p-Dichlorobenzene	Volatile Organic
Styrene	Volatile Organic
Tetrachloroethylene	Volatile Organic
Toluene	Volatile Organic
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	Volatile Organic
Trichloroethylene	Volatile Organic
Xylenes, Total	Volatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:: ROMEOVILLE, COLLEGE VIEW SUBDIVISION
Population Served:: 51,028
Systems With Violations:: 2 of 2
Major Violations:: 220
Enforcement Actions:: 500

Nearby Areas

60544

Plainfield • 5.2 mi away

60403

Joliet • 6.3 mi away

60441

Lockport • 6.4 mi away

60439

Lemont • 6.7 mi away

60517

Woodridge • 6.8 mi away

60432

Joliet • 6.9 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.