Waukegan, IL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
3 ZIP codes · 39 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 3 ZIP codes across Waukegan, IL. The area averages a grade B (73/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Waukegan, IL. We compared 3 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (73/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 2 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Waukegan ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60087 | 76 | B | 18 | 0.0091 mg/L |
| 2 | 60085 | 70 | B | 21 | 0.0003 mg/L |
| 3 | 60079 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 39 total violations across Waukegan
- 3 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 9 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 7 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 5 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 5 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Waukegan?
ZIP code 60087 has the highest safety score in Waukegan at 76/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Waukegan water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 39 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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