Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60020)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60020.

Active Health Violations

3 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 75% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

10,970

Population

Water Systems

Violations (5yr)

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (99)

Waukegan

Surface water 87,149 people served

5 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Crystal Lake

Groundwater 40,661 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 9.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Algonquin

Groundwater 30,700 people served

0 violations

Lead tested: 3.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1600 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Lake In The Hills

Groundwater 28,661 people served

2 violations (5yr)

Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Huntley

1 health-based

Groundwater 28,495 people served

1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Woodstock

1 health-based

Groundwater 25,630 people served

4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lead tested: 11 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Jerry'S Parkway Foods

Groundwater 1,000 people served

0 violations

Hilldale Manor Subdivision

All resolved

Groundwater 414 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Best Gas

Groundwater 400 people served

0 violations

Best Gas

Groundwater 400 people served

0 violations

Fox Lake True Value

Groundwater 320 people served

0 violations

American Legion Post 703

Groundwater 300 people served

0 violations

Ben Watts Marina

1 health-based

Groundwater 278 people served

2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Baber Buick Opel Inc

Groundwater 250 people served

0 violations

Baber Buick Opel Inc

Groundwater 250 people served

0 violations

Little Angles Nursery School

Groundwater 225 people served

0 violations

Little Angles Nursery School

Groundwater 225 people served

0 violations

Fox Lake Flea Market

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Pease Ford

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Windy & Pats

Groundwater 200 people served

0 violations

Crystal'S Restaurant & Dry Bar

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

Chain-O-Lakes Marina

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

Kramer Boat Company

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

St Alphonsus School

Groundwater 150 people served

0 violations

Phillips 66

Groundwater 125 people served

0 violations

Rickett Chevrolet

Groundwater 124 people served

0 violations

Rickett Chevrolet

Groundwater 124 people served

0 violations

Pistakee Marina

Groundwater 120 people served

0 violations

Fox Lake Country Club

Groundwater 115 people served

0 violations

Bobs King Island Tavern

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Bellas Bouncies

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Beauty And The Beast Oyster Br

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Bobs King Island Tavern

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Kramer Boat Co.

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Fox Lake Plymouth

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Rusty Anchor

Groundwater 100 people served

0 violations

Lagoon Lounge

Groundwater 95 people served

0 violations

Bauske Boat Basin

Groundwater 90 people served

0 violations

Sea Breeze Inn

Groundwater 80 people served

0 violations

Hidden Cove Marina Inc

Groundwater 80 people served

0 violations

Mineola Hotel

Groundwater 80 people served

0 violations

Fox Lake Harbor

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Settle Inn

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Marine Grill

Groundwater 75 people served

0 violations

Any Old Port

Groundwater 70 people served

0 violations

Week'S End Marina

Groundwater 60 people served

0 violations

Marina Grill

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Friendly, The

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Arrow Marine Transport

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Kc'S Filling Station

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Fox Lake Tire Center

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Black Lung Brewery

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Old Style Inn

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Acme Parts

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Roaring 20'S

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Talagas Building

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Lon Allen Inc

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Rag Enterprises

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Master Built Fence

Groundwater 50 people served

0 violations

Marina Motel

Groundwater 45 people served

0 violations

Marina Motel

Groundwater 45 people served

0 violations

Settle Inn

Groundwater 40 people served

0 violations

Tj'S

Groundwater 32 people served

0 violations

Crown Color Corp

Groundwater 32 people served

0 violations

Marina Motel

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Modern Abrasive

All resolved

Groundwater 30 people served

1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Kings Island Tavern

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Mineola Marina

Groundwater 30 people served

0 violations

Sail Loft

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

76 Service Station

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Bauske Boat Basin

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Tiny Links

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Jerry'S Parkway Foods

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Fox Lake True Value

Purchased groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Crown Color Corporation

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

High Low Foods 1 23852

Purchased groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lagoon Motel

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Jerry'S Parkway Foods-Vending

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Precision Chrome Inc

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Homans Baits

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Dominick'S #1958

Purchased groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Bella Bouncies Lake Villa

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Kwik Pantry #106 Water Vending

Purchased groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Light House Marina

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Carborundum Home

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Marine Grill

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Buske Boat Basin

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Bart'S Bait

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Du Bells Resort

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Jerry'S Parkway Foods-Water Ve

Purchased groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Elmer Adam Cpa

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Jerry'S Parkway Foods

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Al Baran

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Sailboat Inn

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Appelquist & Co Inc

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Lake Front Park Facility

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Appelquist & Co Inc

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Jet Funn Water Sports

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Dari-Lite

Groundwater 25 people served

0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations

All resolved

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations

All resolved

TTHMMonitoring

3 violations

Has active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring

3 violations

Has active

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations

Has active

CARBON, TOTALMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Public NoticeMonitoring

1 violation

All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit

9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit

1400 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Waukegan (60020) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.

Fewer violations 75th percentile More violations

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

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.