Water Quality in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL (60014)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60014.

298

Total Violations

11

Health-Based

287

Monitoring / Reporting

297

Resolved

What does this mean?

297 of 298 violations have been resolved. 11 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 287 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.

Water systems: 172 Population served: 56,839

Violations Detail (298 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
BariumMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedIncrease in blood pressure
MercuryMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedKidney damage
BariumMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedIncrease in blood pressure
Antimony, TotalMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
CadmiumMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedKidney damage
CadmiumMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedKidney damage
Antimony, TotalMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
MercuryMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedKidney damage

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(20)

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Barium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Mar 31Resolved

Barium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Mar 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Mar 31Resolved

2024(62)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 20Resolved

Selenium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Mar 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

CYANIDE

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Chromium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Barium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Barium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Barium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Barium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Mar 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Mar 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Mar 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Cadmium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Mar 31Resolved

Mercury

03

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 24Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 24Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CRYSTAL LAKE (60014) has 298 recorded violations, including 11 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.

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

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

UV Water Purifier

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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