Public water system · IL0970200
ActiveFox Lake
Community water system in Lake County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
11,780
Service connections
4,070
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 | Unaddressed |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1045 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1085 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1036 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2306 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2036 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1074 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1035 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1015 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1075 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1024 | No | Archived |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 1005 | No | Archived |
Fox Lake: frequently asked questions
Is Fox Lake's water safe to drink?
Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake?
Fox Lake (PWSID IL0970200) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Fox Lake serve?
Fox Lake reports serving 11,780 people through 4,070 service connections in Lake County, Illinois.
Where does Fox Lake get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Lake County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - Northwest | Lake | 210,510 | Community | Surface water |
| Waukegan | Lake | 87,149 | Community | Surface water |
| Hammond Water Works Department | Lake | 78,384 | Community | Surface water |
| Lake County West Water Subdistrict | Lake | 78,379 | Community | Surface water |
| Aqua Ohio - Mentor | Lake | 74,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Leesburg, City of | Lake | 46,746 | Community | Groundwater |