Illinois — 10th District
119th Congress · 41 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 41 ZIP codes in Illinois's 10th District: the district earns a grade C (63/100). 123 EPA violations on record, 7 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
41 ZIP codes tracked in Illinois's 10th District.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60083 | Wadsworth | 83 | B | 1 |
| 2 | 60043 | Kenilworth | 82 | B | 1 |
| 3 | 60061 | Vernon Hills | 82 | B | 6 (1 health) |
| 4 | 60097 | Wonder Lake | 82 | B | 9 (1 health) |
| 5 | 60082 | Techny | 80 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 60046 | Lake Villa | 78 | B | 1 |
| 7 | 60089 | Buffalo Grove | 76 | B | 2 |
| 8 | 60031 | Gurnee | 73 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 60064 | North Chicago | 73 | B | 6 (2 health) |
| 10 | 60088 | Great Lakes | 73 | B | 0 |
| 11 | 60073 | Round Lake | 72 | B | 2 |
| 12 | 60034 | Hebron | 70 | B | 2 |
| 13 | 60090 | Wheeling | 68 | C | 0 |
| 14 | 60041 | Ingleside | 66 | C | 8 (1 health) |
| 15 | 60044 | Lake Bluff | 66 | C | 5 |
| 16 | 60045 | Lake Forest | 66 | C | 3 (1 health) |
| 17 | 60030 | Grayslake | 64 | C | 1 |
| 18 | 60079 | Waukegan | 64 | C | 4 |
| 19 | 60020 | Fox Lake | 63 | C | 2 |
| 20 | 60060 | Mundelein | 63 | C | 7 |
| 21 | 60069 | Lincolnshire | 63 | C | 1 |
| 22 | 60072 | Ringwood | 63 | C | 0 |
| 23 | 60075 | Russell | 63 | C | 0 |
| 24 | 60085 | Waukegan | 62 | C | 4 |
| 25 | 60022 | Glencoe | 61 | C | 0 |
| 26 | 60051 | Mchenry | 61 | C | 7 (1 health) |
| 27 | 60035 | Highland Park | 58 | C | 0 |
| 28 | 60071 | Richmond | 58 | C | 0 |
| 29 | 60093 | Winnetka | 58 | C | 0 |
| 30 | 60096 | Winthrop Harbor | 58 | C | 14 |
| 31 | 60087 | Waukegan | 57 | C | 4 |
| 32 | 60002 | Antioch | 54 | D | 10 |
| 33 | 60015 | Deerfield | 54 | D | 4 |
| 34 | 60037 | Fort Sheridan | 53 | D | 0 |
| 35 | 60099 | Zion | 51 | D | 6 |
| 36 | 60081 | Spring Grove | 50 | D | 0 |
| 37 | 60040 | Highwood | 48 | D | 1 |
| 38 | 60092 | Libertyville | 48 | D | 2 |
| 39 | 60048 | Libertyville | 46 | D | 2 |
| 40 | 60065 | Northbrook | 44 | D | 4 |
| 41 | 60062 | Northbrook | 42 | D | 4 |
Overview
Illinois's 10th District encompasses 41 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (63/100).
123 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 7 are health-based violations. About 71% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 33 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 23 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 15 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 12 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 11 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1977 (~49 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 6 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 41 ZIP codes in Illinois's 10th District.