Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60193)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60193.

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

40,146

Population

14

Water Systems

20

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Chicago

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

Schaumburg

All resolved
Purchased surface water 75,750 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Edwards Ymca Welcome Center

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Camp Edwards Ymca Kybo Well

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Camp Edwards Ymca Runge Bldg

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Camp Edwards Ymca Hoffer Lodge

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Camp Edwards Ymca Cooper Rec Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Camp Edwards Ymca Micklewright Lodge

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Saps Temple

All resolved
Groundwater 166 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Chicago First Korean Church

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Masjid Al Huda

Groundwater 60 people served
4 violations (5yr)

Gas 'N' Go

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wilderness Wind, Inc.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Masjid Al Huda School

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
DiquatMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
9.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chicago (60193) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.

Fewer violations 79th percentile More violations

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.

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.

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