Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60096)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60096.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are22 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 80% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,527
Population
7
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Waukegan
Winthrop Harbor
Toolamation
Grafton Dells Limited
Blagg Heating Sheet Metal
Spring Bluff Woods
Meyer Engineering Co
Contaminants Found
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 (60096) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.