Water Quality Report

Davis Junction, IL (61020): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Davis Junction)

PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 61020 in Davis Junction, IL contain 10 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 10 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 10 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
10 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
3
Water Systems
2,344
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$195K
Median Home Value33% above state median ($147K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
94/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 61020 in Davis Junction, Illinois is mapped to the water system Davis Junction (EPA ID: IL1410030). This system provides water to approximately 2,344 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Davis Junction IL1410030 2,344 Groundwater
Stillman Valley IL1410550 1,200 Groundwater
Rockford IL2010300 147,051 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Davis Junction (IL1410030) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 61020.

Detected compounds: PFHxS, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.0066 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Davis Junction

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Davis Junction has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 61020 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 10 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 61020 (primary system: Davis Junction), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 61020's water come from?

The recorded water source for Davis Junction, a system mapped to ZIP code 61020, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,344 people.

How can I get my water tested in Davis Junction?

If Davis Junction supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 61020?

61020 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Ogle County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 61020's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 61020. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 61020?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 61020; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Davis Junction, IL (61020): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/61020/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 61020

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61043 Holcomb, IL 2.4 mi N/A 0
61052 Monroe Center, IL 3.5 mi N/A 0
61049 Lindenwood, IL 4.1 mi N/A 0
61084 Stillman Valley, IL 5.6 mi N/A 10
61109 Rockford, IL 8.4 mi C 23
60129 Esmond, IL 8.9 mi N/A 0
61010 Byron, IL 9.6 mi N/A 21
61015 Chana, IL 9.8 mi N/A 3
61016 Cherry Valley, IL 10.5 mi C 16
61104 Rockford, IL 10.9 mi N/A 10

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