Melrose Park Water Quality

Illinois

Health Violations

The tap water in Melrose Park, Illinois is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 24,516 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
24,516
Population Served
2
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Melrose Park, Illinois is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 24,516 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 Melrose Park shows 2 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 2 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 8000, 5000. 8 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
MELROSE PARK 24,206 1 Health
LAKE BLUFF ESTATES MHP 165 0 Clean
WOOD DALE ESTATES 145 1 Health

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
8000 2019-07-01
5000 1993-09-23

TRI Facilities in Melrose Park

Facility Total Releases
Enchro Plating Ltd. 184.1K lbs
Enviro Tech International Inc. 20.0K lbs
Bodycote Thermal Processing 7.9K lbs
Frigid Fluid Co 7.5K lbs
Carbit Paint Co 5.5K lbs
Mech-Tronics 2.3K lbs
Dynamic Manufacturing Inc. 172 lbs
Diesel Radiator Co 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melrose Park, Illinois water safe to drink?
Melrose Park is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 24,516 people. 2 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 Melrose Park have?
Melrose Park water systems have a total of 2 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 2 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Melrose Park water?
Health-based violations for Melrose Park water systems include the following contaminants: 8000, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Melrose Park?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Melrose Park, Illinois, collectively covering approximately 24,516 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Melrose Park get its drinking water?
Melrose Park's water supply comes from 3 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 Melrose Park?
Yes, 8 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Melrose Park, Illinois, reporting a combined 227.5K 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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