Water Quality in Waukegan, IL (60099)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60099.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
30,881
Population
71
Water Systems
45
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (71)
Waukegan
Surface water 87,149 people served
5 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Zion
Purchased surface water 24,442 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 13.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Beach Park
Purchased surface water 8,710 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Beach Park No.2
Purchased surface water 3,435 people served
0 violations
Beach Park School
Groundwater 589 people served
0 violations
Kenneth Murphy Jr High
Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Newport School
Groundwater 350 people served
28 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Our Lady Of Humility School
Groundwater 307 people served
0 violations
Van Patton Woods Handpump #3
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Van Patton Woods Handpump #8
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Van Patton Woods Handpump #7
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Corkys Pub
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Beach Park Mobil
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Pinsters Bowl And Bar
Groundwater 154 people served
0 violations
Howe Primary School
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Roger'S Towing
Groundwater 112 people served
0 violations
Zion Freedom Chapel
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Fritzs Corner
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 07
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Avalon Mhp
Purchased surface water 73 people served
0 violations
Camp Hickory Acres
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Silver Oak Apts
1 health-based Groundwater 60 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Plover Pine Village 06
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 05
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 08
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 09
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Brighton Pond Homeowners Association
Purchased surface water 57 people served
0 violations
Jays Treasure Island
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
U.S. Geological Survey
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
North Prairie Methodist Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
North Prairie Methodist Church
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Van Patten Woods Handpump #23
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Golden Castle
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Pool Hall Cafe
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Hickory House
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 02
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 03
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 10
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 01
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Dale'S Concrete Inc
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Dale'S Concrete
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Midway Supply
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Rosecrans Motel
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Leroy Davis Truck Service
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Plover Pine Village 04
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Leroy Davis Truck Service
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Beach Park Foods
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hickory Acres Health
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Our Lady Of Humility Convent
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Hoover Water Well
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mobil Oil
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Joy'S Treasure House
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Benton Twp Office
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Richardsons Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Olson Oil Products
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Moter Inn
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fs Lake-Cook Farm And Garden
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Chicago Service Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Aarrow Auto Service
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Doopers Gas Station
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Newport Carpet
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Fritz'S Corner
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Our Lady Of Humility Rectory
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Davis Truck Service Inc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
41 Show Lounge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake Co Fp Thundrhwk Golf Crs Df 8th Tee
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jerry'S Service Inc.
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Sayner Mobile Express
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Farly Candies
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
R & R Crossing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lake County Public Water District
All resolved Surface water 1 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Contaminants Found
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
7 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
2 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limit9 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Waukegan (60099) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.
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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.