Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60056)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60056.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 53 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are19 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
55,818
Population
53
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (53)
Chicago
Mount Prospect
Grace Evang Lutheran Church
Old Orchard Country Club
Old Orchard Country Club
Dam 2 Woods Gr 1 Hp 1051
Lake Ave E Gr 0 Hp 1043
Family Area Hp 103
Dam 2 Woods Gr1 1051
Family Area Hp 103
Lake Ave E Gr 0 Hp 1045
Snuggery Pub Inc
Tamarak Day Camp
Snuggery Pub Inc
Luci'S
Tamarak Day Camp
Grace Evang Lutheran Church
Kathryn'S Restaurant
Hapsburg Inn
Accent Cafe
River Roaders
Euclid And River Service
Euclid And River Service
Crossroads
Lake Ave East Wds 1088
Prospect Animal Hospital
Camp Baden Powell 1058
Family Picnic Area 1092
Prospect Animal Hospital
Lake Ave Wds East 1044
Arco Terminal
Family Picnic Area 1092
White Rock Resort
Lake Ave East 1041
E Z Go 157
Lake Ave Wds West Shelter 1051
Pit Pros
Camp Baden Powell 1054
Camp Baden Powell 1058
Camp Pine 1047
Lake Ave West Woods 1220
Lake Ave Wds West Shelter 1051
Buddy'S Bites N Brews
All resolvedE Z Go 157
Lake Ave East 1043
Camp Baden Powell 1054
Arco Terminal
Lake Ave West Woods 1064
Dam 2 1063
Lake Ave Wds East 1044
Dam 2 1063
Lake Ave East 1045
Union Oil Company
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60056) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19, 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.