Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60618)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60618.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 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.
91,901
Population
11
Water Systems
13
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
Chicago
Sugarloaf Mobile Home Park
Maple Knoll
All resolvedThree Mile Lake Trailer Park
Golden Pond Estates
All resolvedApplewood
Viking River Mobile Home Park
Shady Brook Mobile Home Park
All resolvedNew Apostolic Church
Pik Kwik Foods (148502)
Angelo Caputos Fresh Markets 131
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Chicago (60618) 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.