ALGONQUIN

PWSID: IL1110050 · Algonquin, IL · Serves 30,700 people

Health Violations

ALGONQUIN 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
30,700
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

ALGONQUIN (PWSID IL1110050) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 30,700 people in Algonquin, 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 1993–1993.

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)
IL1110050
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Algonquin, IL
Population Served
30,700
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 Sep 2, 1993
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALGONQUIN water safe to drink?
ALGONQUIN 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does ALGONQUIN serve?
ALGONQUIN serves 30,700 people in Algonquin, IL. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ALGONQUIN have?
ALGONQUIN has 2 total violations on record spanning 1993–1993. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ALGONQUIN 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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