Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60467)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60467.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

24,398

Population

8

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Chicago

Surface water 2,746,388 people served
10 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 9.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Joliet

1 health-based
Groundwater 160,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 7.03 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Il American-West Suburban

Purchased surface water 73,978 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Romeoville

Groundwater 50,458 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.44 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Plainfield

Purchased surface water 50,000 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Michiana Plaza

1 health-based
Groundwater 270 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Joeys Pizza

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Joeys Red Hots

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
9.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chicago (60467) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th percentile More violations

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

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.

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