What was found in ZIP 60053
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 181 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 55.2 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 33.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.02 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.94 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.087 µg/L — MORTON GROVE · 25,297 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.558 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.962 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.018 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES · 30,043 people · 2026
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0176 mg/L — MORTON GROVE · 25,297 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 60053
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES | IL | 30,043 |
| MORTON GROVE | IL | 25,297 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 60053 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 60053 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 60053. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 60053?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 60053. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 60053's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.