Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60061)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60061.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

27,974

Population

22

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

Waukegan

Surface water 87,149 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

J & L Oil Inc Stn #25

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Tanneron Bay Homeowners Association

1 health-based
Groundwater 256 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1420 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Brookdale Senior Living - Vernon Hills

Purchased surface water 225 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

J&L Gas Company Food Mart

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

National School Bus Co

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Happy Hollow Program Center West Well

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Happy Hollow Program Center East Well

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

River East Village Mhp

Groundwater 65 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sparkling Spring Mineral Co

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Inlander Steindler

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Camp Crown New Building

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Camp Crown Shelter

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Schoolview Apts

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Super K-Mart-Vending Machine

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Crown Hilltop

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Windego

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

J & L Oil Inc Stn 31

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wickes Lumber

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Jj'S Driving Range

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Crown Miller Cabin

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Crown Baldy

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1420 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2024

How Does This Compare?

Waukegan (60061) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th 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

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.

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