Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60482)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60482.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are11 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,897
Population
9
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Chicago
Worth
All resolvedHoly Sepulcher Cemetery
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
Chapel Hills Garden
Chapel Hills Garden
Restvale Cemetery
St Mary Lourdes Church
Restvale Cemetery
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 (60482) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11, 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.