ZipCheckup grade for 60608: B.

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Water Quality Report
B 72

Chicago, IL (60608): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 72/100

EPA data for Chicago

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 60608 in Chicago, IL contain 10 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
B 72/100
Water Quality Concerns 10 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.007 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2026-06-30
NFIP Claim History Claim records 8 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 10 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.007 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 8 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
10 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record AirNow observation: outside its expected update cycle
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 72 / 100
Bottom 47% of U.S. ZIP codes
1
Water System
2,721,308
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.007 mg/L
Reported Lead Result3.0× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$342K
Median Home Value132% above state median ($147K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 72/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
82/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
91/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 60608 in Chicago, Illinois is mapped to the water system Chicago (EPA ID: IL0316000). This system provides water to approximately 2,721,308 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Chicago (IL0316000) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 60608 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) HIGH

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Chicago has 8 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 60608 was built around 1900. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Chicago is 1900; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1900 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 60608 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 10 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 60608 (primary system: Chicago), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 60608's water come from?

The recorded water source for Chicago, a system mapped to ZIP code 60608, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 2,721,308 people.

How does Chicago water compare to the national average?

Chicago's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 58% within Illinois.

How can I get my water tested in Chicago?

If Chicago supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 60608 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 60608 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.007 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2026-06-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 60608?

60608 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cook County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 60608?

FEMA records contain 8 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 60608; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Chicago, IL (60608): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 72/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/60608/
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Page version: September 2026.

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