Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60406)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60406.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 17 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are26 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 82% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
23,327
Population
17
Water Systems
26
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Chicago
Blue Island
All resolvedLinway Estates Mhp
Stonetown Edgewood Terrace, Llc
All resolvedWoodland Acres Mhc
All resolvedLockport Golf & Recreation
Boat Landing 5295
Boat Landing 5295
Oak Hill Cemetery B
Oak Hill Cemetery B
Beverly Cemetery B
Beverly Cemetery A
Oak Hill Cemetery A
Beverly Cemetery B
Oak Hill Cemetery A
Beverly Cemetery A
Casa Nueva
All resolvedContaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60406) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 26, 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.