Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60016)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60016.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
60,898
Population
18
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Chicago
Des Plaines
Big Bend Lake Gr 1 Hp 1115
Big Bend Lake Gr 1 Hp 1116
Big Bend Lake Gr 1 Hp 1116
Golf Greenwood Improvement Association
Ridgwood Cemetery
Ridgwood Cemetery
Des Plaines American Legion
Des Plaines American Legion
Short Stop Inn
Camp Norwid Girls Dorm
Grainery Meat Co Attn T Abate
American Fly Ash Co
Dam 4 East 3093
Campground Rd Wds Gr1 1127
Big Bend Lake Gr 1 1115
Northwest Water Commission
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60016) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.