Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60002)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60002.
Active Health Violations
30 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,232
Population
177
Water Systems
259
Violations (5yr)
30
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (177)
Waukegan
Surface water 87,149 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Antioch
Groundwater 14,175 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lake Marie Camp (15081)
1 health-based Groundwater 500 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Oakland Elem School
Groundwater 460 people served
0 violations
Emmons Grade School
1 health-based Groundwater 450 people served
154 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Oak Middle School
Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Grass Lake School
1 health-based Groundwater 300 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Uma Gasoline/Citgo
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Bob Lange'S Fishing Center
Groundwater 265 people served
0 violations
Petite Lake Resort
1 health-based Groundwater 250 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Camp Moyoca
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Fox River Rec East Well
2 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
The Island On The Chain
1 health-based Groundwater 200 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Amstar
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Timber Lake Park
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Fox River Recreation West Well
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Webb'S Boat House
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Kwik Pantry #109
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Smiths Float Inn Park
All resolved Groundwater 170 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lake Marie Camp (119545)
1 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lakes Pancake House
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Inland Harbor
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Mutiny Boat Club Camp Area
2 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Antioch Lanes
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
First Student Prairie View 20092
Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ingleside Headstart
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Blarney Island
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
A & W Drive Inn
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Loon Lake Landing
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Larsen Industrial Park #1
Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
Windy City Circus Complex
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Bs Choppers
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Old Hickory Inn
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Bobs Marina
2 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Koeune'S Greenhouses
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lake Marie Camp
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lake Marie Camp
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
John Lignowski
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
El Sureno
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Water Dog Inc
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lupas Resort 1
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Woodcreek Farm
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Blarney Island
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Grass Lake Marina
2 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Steitzs Resort
Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
The Boardwalk
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Nolans On The Lake
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Channel Lake Road House
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Spring Lake Marina Limited
3 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Larsen Industrial Park
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Faith Evangelical Luthern Sch
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Grass Lake Landing
Groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Bill'S Service
Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations
Fantasy Island
Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations
Riverside Recreation Area West
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Mutiny Boat Club Boat House
2 health-based Groundwater 75 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based
Haismans Snack Shack
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Tradewinds Marina
3 health-based Groundwater 75 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Spring Lake Marina & Diner
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Camp Moyoca
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Haley'S
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Benders South Bar And Grill
Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations
Bluff Lake Lodges Inc
Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations
Albert A Anderson Florist
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Grass Lake Marina Shower House Well
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Peggy'S Lounge
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lighthouse Campground
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Papa Tony Pizza
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Vaughn'S Auto Service
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pelican Bay Marina
1 health-based Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Sandbar Marina, Inc.
Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Float Inn Park
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Ms Vera Leipzig
Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lodge, The
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Ahoy Mates Campground
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Shellaberger Hotel
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Drift Inn
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Union Station
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Chain-O-Lakes Dental Laborator
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mobil Station
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Channel Lake Nursery
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Lake Shore Inn
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Backstage
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Nino'S Pizza
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Mr G'S Weiner Wagon
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Ron And Pats Pizza Shack
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Tom'S Arco Service
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lupas Resort 2
1 health-based Groundwater 34 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Sand Bar Marina #2
Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Port Of Blarney Campground (The Cove)
Groundwater 30 people served
12 violations (5yr)
Dry Dock
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Dependable
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Sequoit Harbor
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Rosing One
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Loon Lake Inn
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
45 North
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Port Of Blarney Campground
1 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Teddy Bear'S
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Harbor Div Of Wbl Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Toppers
1 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Georgetown Furniture
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
The Harbor Div Of Wbl Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Thirsty Turtle
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Antioch Packing
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Kwik Pik
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Jacy'S Resort
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Beetles Beach Resort Inc
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Antioch Motel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hide-A-Way Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mark Defoor
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Beach Road Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
R J Grub & Grubs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Northern Ill Conservation Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Struevers Acres Association #1
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Mutiny Pub
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Marie
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Boris Gary'S Active Elect Serv
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Knutson And Associates
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jewel 3466 19076 #2
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Shea'S Iron Works
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Evergreen Cafe
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Happy Acres Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Memories
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Avanti Ristoranti
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Timber Lake Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stewart Olsen Implement Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Skylite Pub/Attn:Linda Suforma
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sequoit Camper Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Ahoy Mates
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
La Parr Pool Chemicals
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Struevers Acres Association #2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Antioch Auto Center
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stockman'S Meat Co
Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr)
Jack O'Dell House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Storm Harbor Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Anchor Pointe Marina
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mobil Oil Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Frank And Dee'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Don'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Golden Griffin Marina
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stumble On Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Thelen Sand And Gravel
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Antioch Packing House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Illinois Roofing Supply
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Karfu Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Harry Voegele
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Marie Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Phillips 66
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Grass Lake Marina Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cunningham Cartage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Antioch Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Antioch Auto Parts
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Windjammer
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Doctor Schwabe & Podiatrist
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Antioch Country Club
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dolphin Harbor
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sandbar & Grill, Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Norsthore Ii Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Felter'S Association Beach
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lynn Tool And Gage Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gilligans Too Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Piggly Wiggly #010/Vending Mac
Purchased groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
La Parr Chain Of Lakes
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Happy Acres Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Waynes 76 Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Antioch Comm Cons Dist 34
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Marie
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dolphin Harbor
2 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 2 health-based · All resolved
Bob'S Drive In
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
2nd Street Water Association
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Bluff Lake Lodges, Inc.
Groundwater 24 people served
6 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hirsch Contracters
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
Olsen'S Pine Lodge
Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations
The Yele'S
Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
Rosing Lakeview Water Association
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
52 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
33 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
9 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
6 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limit9 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukegan (60002) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 259.
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Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
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Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
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