Morton Grove Water Quality

Illinois

Health Violations

The tap water in Morton Grove, Illinois is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 25,297 people. 2 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 1994. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
25,297
Population Served
2
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Morton Grove, Illinois is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 25,297 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 Morton Grove shows 2 total violations across all 1 system, 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 5000. 5 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
MORTON GROVE 25,297 2 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
5000 1994-01-01
5000 1992-12-07

TRI Facilities in Morton Grove

Facility Total Releases
Lifeway Foods Inc 18.8K lbs
Regis Technologies Inc. 390 lbs
Xylem Inc 67 lbs
John Crane Inc. 0 lbs
Fareva Morton Grove Inc 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morton Grove, Illinois water safe to drink?
Morton Grove is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 25,297 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 Morton Grove have?
Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove water?
Health-based violations for Morton Grove water systems include the following contaminants: 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Morton Grove?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Morton Grove, Illinois, collectively covering approximately 25,297 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Morton Grove get its drinking water?
Morton Grove's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Morton Grove?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Morton Grove, Illinois, reporting a combined 19.2K 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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