Public water system · IL1970350
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Community water system in Will County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,229
Service connections
1,080
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2018-04-01 | 03 | 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-10-01 | 03 | 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-07-01 | 03 | 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 1999-01-01 | 03 | 1038 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-07-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1997-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-03-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1994-07-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-07-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Elwood: frequently asked questions
Is Elwood's water safe to drink?
Elwood 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 Elwood?
Elwood (PWSID IL1970350) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Elwood serve?
Elwood reports serving 2,229 people through 1,080 service connections in Will County, Illinois.
Where does Elwood get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Will County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet | Will | 160,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Il American-West Suburban | Will | 73,978 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Romeoville | Will | 50,458 | Community | Groundwater |
| Plainfield | Will | 50,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| New Lenox | Will | 27,690 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Il American-Homer Township | Will | 24,543 | Community | Purchased surface water |