Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60022)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60022.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 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.
8,352
Population
15
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Chicago
Glencoe
Tower Rd Boat Dock 2080
Forest Way Area 2062
Forest Way Area 2069
Tower Rd Boat Dock 2053
Tower Rd Boat Dock 2053
Camp Dan Beard Boy Scouts
Affordable Living Concepts
Hagg Nursery
Green Lake Inn Llc
Turnbull Woods 2054
Forest Way Woods 2053
Turnbull Woods 2054
Tower Rd Boat Dock 2080
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
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 (60022) 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.