Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60041)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60041.
Active Health Violations
7 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,024
Population
99
Water Systems
168
Violations (5yr)
7
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) ✓
Fox Lake
Groundwater 11,780 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 6.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Us Vacation Resort
Groundwater 2,000 people served
0 violations
Herscher
Groundwater 1,600 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 10.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Big Hollow School
All resolved Groundwater 1,100 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Camp Duncan Pool
Groundwater 960 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Camp Henry Horner/Pool Pump House
3 health-based Groundwater 920 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Holiday Park-Main Concession
Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park
Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park Appletree Rest
Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park
Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park-Water Park Conc
Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Gavin Central Elementary
Groundwater 560 people served
45 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Big Hollow Middle School
Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations
Gavin South School
Groundwater 325 people served
44 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jukebox Sports Center
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Epic Fitness Llc
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
St Bede School
1 health-based Groundwater 220 people served
26 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Alden Long Grove Nursing Center
Groundwater 211 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Amc Theaters
Groundwater 206 people served
0 violations
Frigate Restaurant
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Mobile Ingleside
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Taveirne Middle School
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Camp Duncan Main Lodge Kitchen
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Citgo Gas
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Rookies Ii
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Duck Lake Well Owners Association
1 health-based Groundwater 141 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 4.83 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Chico Moran'S
Groundwater 128 people served
0 violations
Camp Henry Horner/Dining Hall
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
St Bede Church
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Frigate,The
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Long Lake Lumber
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Waterfall, The
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
C.Y.O.C.
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
New Perspective Senior Living
Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hilltop Lounge
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Ingleside Citgo
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Sherry And Al'S Fireside Inn
Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations
Beins Boat Dock
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Zeigler
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
The Tank Sports Bar
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Roys Long Lake Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Stanton Pt Inn
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lake County Public Works Dept
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Laura'S Beauty Salon
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Beach House
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
U S Vacation Resort
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Rusty Anchor
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Sugar Daddy'S Lounge
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Midwest Custom Brass
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Ingleside Curves
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Betties Hideaway Inn
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Finish Line Automotive
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Heddy'S Grocery
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Fiber Tex-Non Woven Solutions
All resolved Groundwater 26 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
San Antionio Grocery Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gundelach'S Canvas Shop
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Marion'S Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Field Of Dreams Park
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Certified Auto Repairs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fox Lake Health Clinic
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Carol Plumbing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lakes Region Sanitary District
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Henry Horner Tree House Hp
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Wooster Lake Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Faber'S Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Bark'N Town Kennels
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
A & N Liquors
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fagan'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dwight House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Vole Property
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Duncan Fireside
Groundwater 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Holiday Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Duncan Sorenson Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr)
Northern Ill Gas Company
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Vogle'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Henry Horner Pollack Village
1 health-based Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Holiday Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fanello'S
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Henry Horner Red Leaf Village
Groundwater 25 people served
6 violations (5yr)
Pizza Man
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Holiday Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Dom'S Electric
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Camp Henry Horner
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Regency Die & Mold Co
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
The Drift Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Kiddie Kottage
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
H And P Auto Repairs
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Haymaker The
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Wooster Lake Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
U S Vacation Resorts Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Start Automotive
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
John King Apartments
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Al'S Corner
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Camp Henry Horner Welcome Center
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
22 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
6 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
19 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
8 violations
Has active
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limit9 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit1400 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukegan (60041) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 168.
Fewer violations 98th 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
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
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.