Public water system · IL0370100
ActiveDekalb
Community water system in DeKalb County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
45,000
Service connections
11,104
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 03 | 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-06-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-01-01 | 03 | 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 1999-10-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1998-12-01 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-01-01 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-12-01 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-08-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-04-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-02-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Dekalb: frequently asked questions
Is Dekalb's water safe to drink?
Dekalb 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 Dekalb?
Dekalb (PWSID IL0370100) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Dekalb serve?
Dekalb reports serving 45,000 people through 11,104 service connections in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Where does Dekalb get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in DeKalb County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | DeKalb | 1,089,893 | Community | Surface water |
| Dekalb County | DeKalb | 743,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Northeast Alabama Water Sewer and Fpd | DeKalb | 47,070 | Community | Surface water |
| Fort Payne, the Ww Bd of the City of | DeKalb | 25,107 | Community | Surface water |
| Sycamore | DeKalb | 18,500 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dekalb Utility District #1 | DeKalb | 17,960 | Community | Surface water |