Water Quality in Crystal Lake, IL (60097)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60097.
Active Health Violations
3 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 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,983
Population
52
Water Systems
16
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (52)
Crystal Lake
Algonquin
Lake In The Hills
Huntley
1 health-basedWoodstock
1 health-basedWonder Lake
1 health-basedWonder Lake (Niu)
All resolvedHighland Shores Water Company
Woods Creek Water Supply
Harrison Elementary School
Harrison Elementary School
Christ The King Church
Chain O'Lakes St Pk Att Ray E
Marion Central High School
Meadows Of West Bay Water Treatment
Village Market
Wonder Lake Bp
Busy Bee Restaurant
All resolvedSammy'S Bar & Gaming
Dollar Tree (9215)
Lakeside Pantry
Horizontals Saloon
Dollar General Wonder Lake
C And A Wtr Corp
Curran'S Drive-In
Wonder Lounge
American Legion Post 1169
Wonder Lake Inn
Christ The King
Sportsman
Chubbys
J & R Food Mart
This N That Center
East End Pizza & Ice Cream
M & S Pizza
Kings Row
This-N-That Center
Bobbie Jos Ice Cream
Tri-Marine
Dusty'S Pizza
Village Market
Paulette'S Pantry
Chubby'S
Cork & Cleaver
Gait Flying Service
Karen And Ginnys
M & S Pizza
Sunrise Food And Liquor
Tri-Marine
American Legion Post #1169
Wonder Lake Bible Church
Hilltop Grocery
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Crystal Lake (60097) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16.
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.