Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60654)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60654.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

25,755

Population

6

Water Systems

50

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Chicago

Surface water 2,746,388 people served
10 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 9.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northshore University Evanston

All resolved
Purchased surface water 6,300 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Highland Park Hospital

Purchased surface water 2,800 people served
23 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Imperial Group Manufacturing

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kildeer Market Place-Lands End

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

3 Boys Farm

1 health-based
Groundwater 70 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
5 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

14 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

14 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

6 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
9.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Chicago (60654) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 50.

Fewer violations 89th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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