Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60426)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60426.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are34 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

23,906

Population

16

Water Systems

34

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Chicago

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

Harvey

Purchased surface water 25,000 people served
3 violations (5yr)

Dixmoor

Purchased surface water 2,973 people served
6 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.71 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Phoenix

Purchased surface water 1,994 people served
15 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.13 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tri America Oil Co

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Tri America Oil Co

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Tech Cor Inc

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Vincennes Tract 5047

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Avalon Petroleum Company

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sparger Milk & Ice Cream Distr

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Dixmoor Playfield 5302

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Checker Gas Statiom-#7397

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vincennes Tract 5047

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Barry Roofing & Insulation Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sparger Milk & Ice Cream Distr

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Avalon Petroleum Company

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
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 (60426) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 34, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 86th 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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