Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60045)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60045.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 20 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are6 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 57% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
21,074
Population
20
Water Systems
6
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Waukegan
Lake Forest
All resolvedLake Forest Toll Road Plaza
Oasis Business Park
Rondout School
St James Lutheran Church
St Patrick'S Church
Lake Forest National Bank
Ottawa Estates Mhp (Formerly Dattis Mhp)
Flore,Don. Company
Lake Cook Farm And Garden
Amoco Oil Co
Egle - Gaylord Office Bldg
Calico Corners
Mc Adams Florist
Lake Forest Club
Lake Forest Club
Weo'Neil
D B A Products
Seed Testing Real Estate Ii Llc
Contaminants Found
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?
Waukegan (60045) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6, 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.