Public water system · IL0894380
ActiveElgin
Community water system in Kane County, Illinois, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
114,797
Service connections
34,653
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Elgin are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Elgin: frequently asked questions
Is Elgin's water safe to drink?
Elgin 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 Elgin?
Elgin (PWSID IL0894380) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Elgin serve?
Elgin reports serving 114,797 people through 34,653 service connections in Kane County, Illinois.
Where does Elgin get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Kane County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | Kane | 183,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Carpentersville | Kane | 37,983 | Community | Groundwater |
| St Charles | Kane | 33,103 | Community | Groundwater |
| Montgomery | Kane | 28,956 | Community | Groundwater |
| Batavia | Kane | 26,098 | Community | Groundwater |
| South Elgin | Kane | 23,648 | Community | Groundwater |