Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60438)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60438.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 30 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are19 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,806
Population
30
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Chicago
Lansing
Thornton Flying Field Hp 623
Thornton Flying Field Hp 623
Stewart Manor Mobile Home Park
Klebs Crane Co
Klebs Crane Co
Lansing Motel
Twin Lakes Camp-Well #2/Directors Cabin
De Jong Bros Camp Well
Club 71
Van Der Aa Bros Bus Lines
Payline South Inc
Van Der Aa Bros Bus Lines
Payline South Inc
Eenigen Mfg Co
De Jonge Bros Lansing Camp 1
New Way Holdings
North Creek Meadow Hp 6286
Bottoms Up
All resolvedWm F Myer Co
North Creek Meadow Hp 6287
North Creek Meadow Hp 6285
Eenigen Mfg Co
North Creek Meadow Hp 6287
De Jonge Bros Lansing Camp 1
Lansing Municipal Airport
Lansing Municipal Airport
Witvoet Trucking Co
Witvoet Trucking Co
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60438) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19, 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.