MORTON GROVE

PWSID: IL0311950 · Morton Grove, IL · Serves 25,297 people

Health Violations

MORTON GROVE has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
25,297
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

MORTON GROVE (PWSID IL0311950) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 25,297 people in Morton Grove, IL, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Illinois drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1992–1994.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Illinois state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
IL0311950
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Morton Grove, IL
Population Served
25,297
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1994
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 7, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MORTON GROVE water safe to drink?
MORTON GROVE has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does MORTON GROVE serve?
MORTON GROVE serves 25,297 people in Morton Grove, IL. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MORTON GROVE have?
MORTON GROVE has 2 total violations on record spanning 1992–1994. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MORTON GROVE water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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