Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60602)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60602.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are19 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,480
Population
11
Water Systems
19
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Chicago
Oak Forest Health Center
All resolvedRest Area I74e Mackinaw Dells
West Millbrook Apartments
Crabtree Valley Apartments
Oronoco Estates Mhc
Buffalo Country Uncles 130216
Royal Oaks Mhp
Sandwich Estates Mhp
Avas Place
Workmens Benefit Recreation Society Inc
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60602) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19, 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.