Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60171)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60171.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are11 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,451
Population
15
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Chicago
River Grove
All resolvedFullerton Wds E Gr2 3134
Evans Field Gr 2 3119
Fullerton Wds E Grv 1 3132
Fullerton Wds W Gr W 3133
Evans Field Gr 1 3100
Richs Fresh Market River Grove
Fullerton Wds W Gr W 3133
Evans Field Gr 1 3100
Sunset Bridge Meadow 3126
Family Picnic Area 3117
Fullerton Wds E Grv 1 3132
Evans Field Gr 2 3119
Fullerton Wds E Gr2 3134
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 (60171) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11, 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.