Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60089)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60089.

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

42,872

Population

9

Water Systems

21

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Chicago

Surface water 2,746,388 people served
10 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 9.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Waukegan

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

Buffalo Grove

All resolved
Purchased surface water 43,212 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Woodlawn Middle/Country Meadow Elem

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Olive Tap

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Farmside Country Store

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Long Grove Confectionary

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Blackhawk Resort 2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Blackhawk Resort 1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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.

3 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
9.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chicago (60089) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.

Fewer violations 79th 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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