Water Quality: Chicago, IL
11 water systems • 2,751,559 people served
Multiple Health Violations708
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations
11
Water Systems
2,751,559
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Chicago has 6 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, Total Organic Carbon. In total, 708 violations are on record for 11 water systems serving 2,751,559 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Total Organic Carbon
Water Systems Serving Chicago
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO | IL0316000 | Surface Water | 2,746,388 | 98 |
| BLACKHAWK ESTATES LLC | IL0317765 | Groundwater | 1,238 | 31 |
| SHADY OAKS MHP | IL0635225 | Groundwater | 912 | 110 |
| WILLOWAY TERRACE MHP | IL0317595 | Groundwater | 900 | 8 |
| SUNNY ACRES MHP | IL0915545 | Groundwater | 750 | 2 |
| SHORELINE TRC MHP | IL0975615 | Surface Water | 504 | 1 |
| PLEASANT RIDGE MHP | IL0435945 | Groundwater | 284 | 447 |
| ROLLING GREEN ESTATES MHP | IL1415245 | Groundwater | 191 | 4 |
| ROYAL OAKS MHP | IL1115145 | Groundwater | 170 | 3 |
| HARBOR LITES-PISTAKEE FSHG CL | IL1110011 | Groundwater | 132 | 4 |
| SANDWICH ESTATES MHP | IL0374860 | Groundwater | 90 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.