Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60534)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60534.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 26 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.
10,327
Population
26
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Chicago
Lyons
Ottawa Trail Wds Gr 3 Hp 4160
Ottawa Trail Woods Hp 4161
Portage Woods 4164
Ottawa Trail Wds Gr 4 Hp 4161
Portage Woods 4138
Portage Woods Ccfpd Hp 410
Ottawa Tr Gr 1 2nd Hp 4138
Ottawa Trail Wds Gr 3 Hp 4160
Portage Woods Ccfpd Hp 4107
Portage Woods 4164
Ottawa Trail 4176
Ottawa Trail 4160
Ottawa Trail 4108
Ottawa Trail 4175
Stony Ford 4164
Stony Ford 4164
Plank Rd Mdw 4126
Ottawa Trail 4176
Hoffman Meadow Hp 4126
Plank Rd Mdw 4126
Hoffman Meadow 4126
Ottawa Trail 4160
Ottawa Trail 4175
Ottawa Trail 4108
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 (60534) 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.