Public water system · IL0310240
ActiveBlue Island
Community water system in Cook County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
21,494
Service connections
5,623
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-05-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-12-07 | 57 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1991-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Blue Island: frequently asked questions
Is Blue Island's water safe to drink?
Blue Island is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IL state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Blue Island?
Blue Island (PWSID IL0310240) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Blue Island serve?
Blue Island reports serving 21,494 people through 5,623 service connections in Cook County, Illinois.
Where does Blue Island get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Cook County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Cook | 2,746,388 | Community | Surface water |
| Cicero | Cook | 83,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Schaumburg | Cook | 75,750 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Evanston | Cook | 74,486 | Community | Surface water |
| Arlington Heights | Cook | 73,320 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Palatine | Cook | 70,875 | Community | Purchased surface water |