Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60162)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60162.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,084
Population
16
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Chicago
Hillside
Queen Of Heaven Cemetery
Mt Carmel Cemetery
Queen Of Heaven Foc Well
Queen Of Heaven Mt Carmel Sc26
Queen Of Heaven Cemetery
Mt Carmel Cemetery
Terrace Oaks One
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Glen Oak Cemetery
Glen Oak Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Glen Oak Cemetery
Glen Oak Cemetery
Fresh Meadow G C 1/2 Way House
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60162) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, 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.