Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60026)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60026.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are23 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,069
Population
5
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)
Chicago
Glenview
All resolvedNorthshore Univ Glenbrook
Glenview Naval Air Station
Lindentree Townhomes
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60026) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23, 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.