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Public water-system records for Galesburg, IL from EPA SDWIS.
Galesburg
Active health-based drinking-water issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 31,620 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Feb 2023 to Aug 2023.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
3 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Feb 2023 to Aug 2023
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0140 | 0.0040 | 2023-02-27 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0080 | 0.0040 | 2023-08-24 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0042 | 0.0040 | 2023-02-27 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Galesburg drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Headwaters Cedar Creek
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Mercury, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs)
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption, Other
Data from EPA ATTAINS
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Knox County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 20-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 20 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Gates Corp
Reported: 2024
Koppers Inc. (Galesburg Il)
Reported: 2024
EPA records for current, proposed and formerly listed Superfund sites on the National Priorities List (NPL).
Open data source: Search EPA ECHOEPA FRS Registry ID 110060537030
Reported: Nov 2021
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO2 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
57 North Kellogg Street 332 East Ferris Street, Galesburg
Reported: Feb 2026
52 North Kellogg Street And 332 East Ferris Street, Galesburg
Reported: Feb 2026
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
Formerly Used Defense Sites are properties previously owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense. The FUDS program addresses environmental restoration at these properties.
Open data source: USACE FUDSNo MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
Knox County, IL
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Knox County is EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest potential). EPA defines Zone 1 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain) with base flood elevation.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Knox County, IllinoisPop. 48,640
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 8,945 | 7,549 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 17.6% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.3 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 19.9% | 12.6% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 34.3% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 8.7 | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 75.5 | 78.0 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Galesburg. Results dated Feb 27, 2023 to Aug 24, 2023 include PFBA at 0.054 to 0.085 micrograms per liter and PFPeA at 0.011 to 0.015 micrograms per liter.
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EPA drinking water records on this page list 2 violations for Galesburg.
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We don't have air monitoring measurements for Galesburg yet.
The radon data for Galesburg covers Knox County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
This city report shows 1 Superfund site: Galesburg/Koppers Co..
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: Former Knox Laundry Property; Knox Laundry; Paintcraft Corp Former.
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The county data for Galesburg reports a life expectancy of 75.5 years in Knox County, Illinois.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Galesburg reports 8,945 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Knox County, Illinois. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Galesburg lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 8.7 micrograms per cubic meter in Knox County, Illinois.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.