What was found in ZIP 60653
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 950 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 436.7 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 427.5 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 157 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 32.895 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 47.325 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.66 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.6 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 23.085 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22.4 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 14.17 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.18 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.8985 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.702 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.48 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.916 µg/L — ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ROSEMONT · 3,952 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8230 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.7528 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHICAGO · 2,721,308 people · 2026 | 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 60653
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 60653 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 60653 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 60653. 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 60653?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 60653. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 60653's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.