Water Quality: Rochester, IL
2 water systems • 3,990 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Rochester is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 3,990 people, and has 19 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Rochester's violation count is 34% below the national average for Illinois.
Water Systems Serving Rochester
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHESTER | IL1671000 | Surface Water | 3,856 | 11 |
| SOUTH SANGAMON WATER COMMISSION | IL1670080 | Groundwater | 134 | 8 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.