Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60155)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60155.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are17 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 76% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,906

Population

3

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Chicago

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

Broadview

Purchased surface water 7,847 people served
7 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 5.88 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Broadview-Westchester Joint Water Agency

Purchased surface water 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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 (60155) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 76th percentile More violations

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.

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