Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60443)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60443.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 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.
20,663
Population
11
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Chicago
Matteson
Frankfort E Hickory Crk Basin
Emmanuel Ev Lutheran School
Intervention House
Christ Outreach Fellowship Chu
Standard Gas Station
Mayo Ame Church
Standard Gas Station
Mobile Gas Station
Mobile Gas Station
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60443) 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.