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Joliet, Illinois Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 15 water systems serving 166,954 people.

45
Poor
out of 100

Water Source

15
Water Systems
167K
People Served
Ground water, Surface water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium54.7 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
547%
Above guideline
PFPeA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (49)

75

Aug 22, 2025

minor

75

Aug 22, 2025

minor

75

Jul 12, 2025

minor

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

72

Jul 1, 2025

minor

72

Jul 1, 2025

minor

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

72

Jul 1, 2025

minor

72

Jul 1, 2025

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

75

Oct 16, 2024

minor

75

Oct 11, 2024

minor

75

Aug 28, 2024

minor

75

Aug 28, 2024

minor

75

Aug 15, 2024

minor

75

Aug 13, 2024

minor

75

Jul 20, 2024

minor

75

Jul 20, 2024

minor

71

Jul 1, 2024

minor

72

Jul 1, 2024

minor

75

Apr 14, 2024

minor

75

Apr 12, 2024

minor

75

Mar 29, 2024

minor

75

Mar 29, 2024

minor

75

Feb 25, 2024

minor

75

Feb 25, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

75

Feb 9, 2024

minor

Resolved Violations (451)

27

Aug 1, 2025 — Aug 31, 2025

moderate

3A

Aug 1, 2025 — Aug 31, 2025

minor

72

Jul 1, 2025

minor

03

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

moderate

71

Jul 1, 2025

minor

+ 446 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joliet tap water safe to drink?

Joliet's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 2 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Joliet tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Joliet's water supply across 15 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Joliet?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Joliet's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Joliet have any water quality violations?

Yes, Joliet currently has 411 active violations. See the violations section above for details.