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9 HEALTH VIOLATIONS
North Chicago, IL Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
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Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in North Chicago, Illinois, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 23,000 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations documented.
Water Sources
North Chicago water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for North Chicago
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 1 |
| Atrazine | Organic | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60064 | — | 18 | 9 | GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING STATION |
All ZIP Codes in North Chicago
- 60064 — 18 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.