Bellwood Water Quality

Illinois

Health Violations

The tap water in Bellwood, Illinois is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 19,157 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
19,157
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Bellwood, Illinois is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 19,157 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Bellwood shows 3 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 3 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 5000. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Illinois drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BELLWOOD 19,156 3 Health
HILLSIDE BERKELEY WATER COMMISSION 1 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
5000 1994-01-01
5000 1993-02-04

TRI Facilities in Bellwood

Facility Total Releases
Borgwarner Transmission Systems 78.9K lbs
Gj Nikolas & Co Inc 2.8K lbs
Deltrol Fluid Products 50 lbs
Framburg 1 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellwood, Illinois water safe to drink?
Bellwood is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 19,157 people. 3 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Bellwood have?
Bellwood water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Bellwood water?
Health-based violations for Bellwood water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Bellwood?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Bellwood, Illinois, collectively covering approximately 19,157 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Bellwood get its drinking water?
Bellwood's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Bellwood?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Bellwood, Illinois, reporting a combined 81.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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