Water Quality Report

Springfield, IL (62706): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Springfield

PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 62706 in Springfield, IL contain 3 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 3 non-health-based violation records in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31

NFIP Claim History N/A

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 3 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.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

3 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

Water System

117,444

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Surface water

Water Source

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

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This report sorts findings for 62706 in Springfield into two severity tiers using its own criteria: lead above the EPA action level, unresolved violations on record or a PFAS result above the level of an EPA PFAS maximum contaminant level (enforced from 2029) for the critical tier, and a PFAS detection or elevated carbon monoxide risk for the high-priority tier. In the available data, the high-priority tier holds 1 and the critical tier hold none; each card below describes one finding.

PFAS Detected in Water Supply HIGH

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water systems serving this ZIP code. Highest level: 0.006 µg/L.

What to do: Consider a water filter rated for PFAS reduction (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58). See PFAS Contamination below ↓ ↓

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

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

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

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

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 62706 in Springfield, Illinois is mapped to the water system Springfield (EPA ID: IL1671200). This system provides water to approximately 117,444 people from surface water sources.

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Nearby Water Quality Reports

62701 (Springfield) - <1 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
62705 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62715 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62739 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62757 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62765 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62769 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62713 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62746 (Springfield) - <1 mi
62721 (Springfield) - 1 mi

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Springfield (IL1671200) 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.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 62706.

Detected compounds: PFBA.

Highest measured level: 0.006 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.

Learn about PFAS risks → Find a PFAS filter →

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →

Environmental Hazards (9) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (2) OK

Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 62706 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 62706 (primary system: Springfield), 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 62706's water come from?

The recorded water source for Springfield, a system mapped to ZIP code 62706, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 117,444 people.

How can I get my water tested in Springfield?

If Springfield 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 62706?

62706 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Sangamon 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 62706's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 62706. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Springfield, IL (62706): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/62706/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Springfield, IL (62706): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/62706/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 62706

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
62701	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	C	3
62705	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62715	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62739	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62757	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62765	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62769	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62713	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62746	Springfield, IL	<1 mi	N/A	0
62721	Springfield, IL	1.5 mi	N/A	0