Public water system · IL0310630
ActiveDes Plaines
Community water system in Cook County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
60,675
Service connections
17,080
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Des Plaines are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Des Plaines: frequently asked questions
Is Des Plaines's water safe to drink?
Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines?
Des Plaines (PWSID IL0310630) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Des Plaines serve?
Des Plaines reports serving 60,675 people through 17,080 service connections in Cook County, Illinois.
Where does Des Plaines 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 |