Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60073)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60073.
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 91% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
62,868
Population
85
Water Systems
50
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (85)
Waukegan
Round Lake Beach
All resolvedRound Lake
All resolvedVolo
All resolvedRound Lake Park
1 health-basedHainesville
Travenol Laboratories Inc
Round Lake Heights
Baxter Health Care/Hanline
All resolvedTower Lakes
All resolvedGrayslake Outdoor Theater
St Peters Church
Bp Quick Mart & Chen Jackpot
All resolvedCamp Duncan Ymca
St Peters Church
Heppner Mfg Co
Heppner Mfg Co
Fratellos Inc
Town Pump
Camp Hickory
Camp Henry Horner
Valley Hi Nursing Home
Mount St Joseph School Icf
Welton'S Foods Water Vending
Volo Museum
Barbers Service Station
Volo Museum #2 Well
Volo Auto Museum Barn
Barbers Svc Sta
Lucky Bernies
Fish Lake Beach
Volo Grade School
Gemini
Hill Top Tap
Cozy Cottage
S & S Petroleum
Volo House
Murphys Corner
County Seat Salon
Ibanco
Ibanco
Town Pump (30296)
Round Lake Park District
Cozy Cottage
Lakeview Place
Rebeccas Pub And Bar
Union 76
Taqueria Albiter
North Shore Food Equipment Co
Hill Top Tap
Fish Lake Beach
Fish Lake Beach
Fish Lake Beach
Fish Lake Beach - Well #4
Baba Jeva'S Gaming, Food & Spirits
Camp Henry Horner
Pil Core Electric
Union 76
Burr Oak Nursery
Fish Lake Beach
J & L Oil Inc
Camp Ducan
The Oaks Drive In
Fish Lake Beach - Well #3
Happi Tymes
Camp Henry Horner
Something Good
Camp Ducan
Volo House
Whitewood Park
Camp Ducan
Renwood Golf Course
Fish Lake Beach
1 health-basedFish Lake Beach Inc
Round Lake Animal Hospital
Camp Henry Horner
Round Lake Area Park District
Camp Henry Horner
Kingdom Hall Jehovah'S Witness
Something Good
Koenenann'S Sausage Company
Fish Lake Beach - Well #2
Dew Drop Inn
Camp Ducan
Camp Ducan
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukegan (60073) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.
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.