Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60513)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60513.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 15 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.
19,343
Population
15
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Chicago
Brookfield
Chgo Zoological Park
Chgo Zoological Park
Midwest Water Co
Midwest Water Co
Brookfield Zoological Park
Lake Geneva Club
Zoo Woods 4196
Brookfield Woods 4141
Zoo Woods 4196
Bristol Lumber Co
Bristol Lumber Co
Brookfield Woods 4141
Brookfield-North Riverside Water Comm.
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 (60513) 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.