Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60069)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60069.
Active Health Violations
2 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 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,502
Population
59
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (59)
Waukegan
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Union 76
Aptakisic School Dist 102
Half Day Hand Pump #19
Cheetah Ii
Discovery Day Camp Lodgeyrd Wl
Ernies Gas Station
Ernies Gas Station
Hiland Gas & Restaurant
Vernon Township Administrative
Saputo Cheese
Peerless Of America
Discovery Day Camp
Foote Brothers Half Way Tavern
Tamarak Day Camp
1 health-basedM Leider And Son
Didier Farms
Par King
1 health-basedAmerican Legion Post 1247
Roman House
Discovery Day Camp
M Leider & Son Inc
Vernon Twp Administrative Bld
Charles Fiore Nurseries Inc
Lubavitch Chabad Preschool
Self Service Gas Station
Camping World Gander Rv Service
Highland Gas & Restaurant
Discovery Day Camp
Discovery Day Camp
Mobil Gas
Mobil Gas
Prairie View Tavern
Jerry'S Tap
Country Music Inn
Prairie View Park
Maw And Paw'S
Half Day Hardware
Charles Fiore Nurseries Inc
Half Day Hardware
Half Day Inn
Frontier Motel
Frontier Motel
Half Day Inn
Vernon Twnshp Community Buildi
Amoco Service Station
Weiland Flowers
Grace United Methodist Church
Shell Self Service
Casey'S
Concrete Ltd
The Green House
American Pet Motel
Standard Gas Station
Weiland'S Flowers
Player Piano Center
Concrete Ltd
The Green House
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukegan (60069) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.