Water Quality in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (60005)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60005.
66
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
66
Monitoring / Reporting
65
Resolved
What does this mean?
65 of 66 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 66 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (66 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Ethylbenzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Benzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
2023(63)
Xylenes, Total
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Ethylbenzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
How Does This Compare?
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (60005) has 66 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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