Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60464)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60464.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
9,773
Population
79
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (79)
Chicago
Palos Park
South Palos Twsp Sanitary Dist
1 health-basedSwallowcliff 5182
Crab Apple Woods Gr Hp 5181
Palos Slides 5210
Tampier Lake Hp 532
Hambone Lake 5066
Tampier Lake 5322
Crab Apple Woods Gr Hp 5181
Family Picnic Area 5260
Family Picnic Area 5260
Tampier Lake Hp 532
Hambone Lake 5066
Tampier Lake 5223
Tampier Lake 5321
White Oak Woods Hp 500
Tampier Lake 5322
Swallowcliff 5182
White Oak Woods Hp 500
Palos Slides Subm Well 5210
The Matterhorn Restaurant
Palos West Elementary Schl
Hackney'S Restaurant
Foundation Farm Camp
Ymca Camp Palos
Peace Memorial Church
Peace Memorial Church
Citgo Service Station
Palos Country Club
Palos School District 118
St Coletta'S Of Illinois
Palos Country Club
Camp Palos Cluster Cabin Ws Hse
3 health-basedFoundation Farm Lodge
Plush Horse
Illinois Bell Telephone Compan
Mc Claughry Springs Wds 5178
Forty Acre Woods 5146
Swallow Cliff 5241
Arrowhead Lake 5267
Papoose L 5023
Swallow Cliff 5308
Swallow Cliff 5241
Palos Park Episcopal Day Care
Swallow Cliff 5308
Teason'S Woods 5177
Palos Park Woods South 5164
Horsetail Lake 5044
Bible Witness Camp
Palos Park Woods North 5148
Arrowhead Lake 5266
Mc Claughry Springs Wds 5178
Forty Acre Woods 5146
Palos Park Woods South 5317
Palos Presbyterian Comm Church
Forty Acre Woods 5184
Papoose Lake 5316
Cherry Hill Woods 5007
Illinois Bell Telephone Compan
Swallow Cliff 5022
Papoose Lake 5316
Forty Acre Woods 5184
Paddock Woods 5242
Palos Park Woods South 5164
Palos Park Woods North 5148
Cap Sauer'S Holding 5212
Paddock Woods 5242
Cap Sauer'S Holding 5212
Palos Park Woods South 5317
Cherry Hill Woods 5007
Papoose L 5023
Palos Trail Farm
Palos Trail Farm
Poor Clares Monastery
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60464) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.