Water Quality in WAUKEGAN, IL (60085)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60085.

222

Total Violations

27

Health-Based

195

Monitoring / Reporting

189

Resolved

What does this mean?

189 of 222 violations have been resolved. 27 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 195 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 352 Population served: 144,052

Violations Detail (222 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 22, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 20, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 17, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 23, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 23, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(27)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 22Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 17Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Jun 23Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Jun 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 4Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 4Active

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 29Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 6Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 28Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 20Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 23Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 21Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 21Active

2024(60)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 14Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 14Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 3Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 30Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

E. COLI

34

Oct 7Active

E. COLI

34

Oct 7Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 21Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Sep 21Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Aug 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Jul 13Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3B

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 14Resolved

How Does This Compare?

WAUKEGAN (60085) has 222 recorded violations, including 27 health-based. 33 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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.

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