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
Harvey
Dixmoor
Phoenix
Tri America Oil Co
Tri America Oil Co
Tech Cor Inc
Vincennes Tract 5047
Avalon Petroleum Company
Sparger Milk & Ice Cream Distr
Dixmoor Playfield 5302
Checker Gas Statiom-#7397
Vincennes Tract 5047
Barry Roofing & Insulation Co
Sparger Milk & Ice Cream Distr
Avalon Petroleum Company
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 (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.
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.