Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60476)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60476.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 27 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are13 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,940
Population
27
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Chicago
Thornton
Clayhole Woods Gr Hp 6289
Zander Woods Gr 1 Hp 6236
Wampum Lake 6277
Wampum Lake Gr 1 Hp 6276
Camp Thorn Creek Girl Scouts
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Camp Thorn Creek
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Sweet Woods Hp 6258
Zander Woods Hp 6222
Family Picnic Area Hp 6302
Family Picnic Area Hp 6302
Wampum Lake Hp 6276
Wampum Lake Hp 6244
Wampum Lake Hp 6276
Zander Woods Hp 6290
Wampum Lake Hp 6278
Family Picnic Area Hp 6290
Family Picnic Area Hp 6225
Sweet Woods Hp 6282
Sweet Woods Hp 6238
Zander Woods Hp 6302
Wampum Lake Hp 6244
Sweet Woods Hp 6282
Family Picnic Area Hp 6225
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60476) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13, 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.