Water Quality in Chicago, IL (60712)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 60712.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are15 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

13,112

Population

8

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Chicago

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

Lincolnwood

All resolved
Purchased surface water 13,463 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.39 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Meadowbrook Estates Tenants Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Deep Lake Llc

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Deep Lake Cmpgd

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Lake Mason 2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Lake Mason 1

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Camp Deep Lake Cmpgd 2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

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 (60712) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 74th percentile More violations

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.

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