Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60035)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60035.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
30,398
Population
9
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Waukegan
Highland Park
Old Elm Club
Beeson'S Nursery
Lyons Forest Preserve
Shell Oil Co
Camp Crown Caretaker
B S A Camp Makajawan Old E Pmp Hse
B S A Camp Makajawan Farm House
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukegan (60035) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, 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.