Water Quality: Volo, IL
5 water systems • 11,779 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Volo is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,779 people, and has 116 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Volo's violation count is 303% above the national average for Illinois. Contaminants associated with violations include Cadmium, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Volo
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLO | IL0971770 | Surface Water | 6,629 | 92 |
| HAINESVILLE | IL0970400 | Groundwater | 3,528 | 6 |
| TOWER LAKES | IL0975010 | Groundwater | 1,372 | 4 |
| MOUNT ST JOSEPH SCHOOL ICF | IL0975849 | Groundwater | 125 | 11 |
| VALLEY HI NURSING HOME | IL1115189 | Groundwater | 125 | 3 |
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.