Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60457)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60457.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,503
Population
16
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Chicago
Hickory Hills
Buffalo Grove 5222
Hidden Pond 5224
Hidden Pond Woods Gr Hp 5224
Hidden Pond Woods Gr Hp 5116
Hidden Pond 5116
Buffalo Woods 5156
Belly Deep Slough 5143
Hickory Hills Woods 5150
Buffalo Woods 5006
Belly Deep Slough 5143
Hidden Pond Woods 5166
Buffalo Woods 5013
Spears Woods 5202
Spears Woods 5202
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 (60457) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, 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.