Water Quality in Chicago Heights, IL
44 water systems serving 40,508 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Chicago Heights water systems is 5.9 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 61 |
| Health-based violations | 3 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Chicago Heights
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago Heights tap water safe to drink?
Chicago Heights tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Chicago Heights has 44 public water systems serving approximately 40,508 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 5.9 ppb. There are 61 total violations on record.
Does Chicago Heights have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 5.9 ppb across Chicago Heights's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Chicago Heights?
44 public water systems are registered in Chicago Heights, Illinois with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 40,508 people.