Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60047)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60047.
Active Health Violations
5 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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
44,240
Population
179
Water Systems
95
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (179)
Waukegan
Lake Zurich
All resolvedPark Center Of Kemper Lakes Aviands
2 health-basedShell Minuteman
Quentin Road Bible Baptist School
The Grove Country Club
Amoco/Kildeer
Kildeer Countryside School
All resolvedQuentin Rd Bible Baptist Ch
All resolvedTwin Orchard Country Club
1 health-basedBrunswick Deer Park Lanes
Kemper Insurance
St Matthew Lutheran School
All resolvedBilingual Rock Immersion School
Jfh Academy
Cf Industries Attn J Friedmann
St Mathews School & Church
Lake Zurich Community Church
Fields Of Long Grove
Mount St Joseph
Mount St Joseph
Acorn Acres Subdivision
Village Tavern
Avantara Long Grove
The Stable
Prairie Trails Of Long Grove
Kemper Lakes Golf Hole #6
The Hobson House
Cross Rd Crepes & Steaks
Maple Hill Nursing Home
Maple Hill Nursing Home
Long Grove Cafe
First Merit Bank
Early Child Ctr Beth Judea
Red Oaks
Mels Standard Station
Long Grove Coffee Merchant
Larry'S Standard Station
Larry'S Standard Station
Hillcrest Country Club
Hill Crest Country Club
Rand And Plum Gas Inc Marathon
The Confectionary Store
Twin Orchards Golf Club
The Confectionary Store
C-F Industries
Farm Side Country Store
Kiddy Garden
Boot Hill Inn
Guss
Joans Country Cupboard
Rand Ests Sbdv
Promontory Pointe Homeowners Association
Boothill Inn
Vineyard Congregation Of Long
Covered Bridge Cafe
Long Grove
All resolvedGlenstone Sbdv Hoa
Echo Hill Ranch Day Camp
Peppermint Stick
Echo Hill Ranch Day Camp
Sturm Sbdv
Frank'S Pizzaria
Mill Pond
Village Hall Of Long Grove
Marie Nehrbass Building
Long Grove Church Of Christ
Within Reach
Candleberry Tree
Lake Zurich Early Learning Ctr
Peppermint Stick
Candleberry Tree
Lake Zurich Early Learning Ctr
Swh Vanco Inc
Sunberry Orchard
Long Grove Church - Of Christ
Amer Nat Bank Of Libertyville
Golden Era
Crossroads Building
Twin Orchards Country Club
Echo Lake Water System Block 7
Timber Lane Farm
Hilltop Farm
Long Grove Confectionery Coffee Co
Abbott Lab Research Center
Country Smoke House
Davey Tree Expert Service
Cross Roads Realty
Rainbow Path Learning Center
Dayspring Bible College
All resolvedWhispering Pines Apts
1 health-basedEdible Work Of Art
Abbott Laboratories Agr Rsch
E-Z Go
Ducks Unlimited
Clark Gas
Grandma'S House
Standard Station
Kemmeriy Real Estate
Mangle'S Gift Store
Lake Zurich Baptist Church
The Hotch
The Stable
Lake Zurich Disposal
Hang It All
Orange Crate
Dees Texaco
Twin Orchard Country Club
Garage Sale
Slipped Stitch
The Merry Mermaid
Dog House
Orange Crate
Long Grove Apple Haus
Sho Tree
Fularas Photo Finishing
Orchard Ct Motel
Grandma'S House
Lake Zurich Baptist Church
Obenauf Disposal
Dog House
Carriage Trade Int
Long Grove Headstart
Miller Park
W Sliges Ltd
Echo Lake Block Iv Wtr Assn
Wine Splash
Standard Station
Obenauf Disposal
Miller Park
Carriage Trade Int
W Sliges Ltd
Hillcrest Country Club
La Casa Verde
Grandma'S Attic
Garage Sale
Lake Zurich Disposal
Fruitlandia
Ducks Unlimited
Eagle Food #298
Lakewood Wtr Sys
Kitchen Botique
La Casa Verde
Grandma'S Attic
Country Smoke House
Hang It All
Ed Barn
O'Kelly'S Gallery
O'Kelly'S Gallery
Kemmerly Real Estate
Down To Earth
Crock-N-Block/Country House
The Hotch
Sho Tree
The Merry Mermaid
Apple Gate Realty
Standard Station
Golden Era
Mangel
Brinkman Landscaping
Apple Gate Realty
Red Ochs
Montessori School Of Long Grove
1 health-basedStandard Station
Orchard Ct Motel
Blackwell Cmnty Well
E-Z Go
Montessori School Long Grove
Dees Texaco
Brinkman Landscaping
Kitchen Boutique/Brit Accents
Twin Orchard Country Club
Ed Barn
Chain O' Lakes Floor
Clark Gas
Slipped Stitch
Crock & Block
Farmington Green Stables
Summit Homeowners Association
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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukegan (60047) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 95.
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
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.