Public water system · IL0850200
ActiveGalena
Community water system in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,308
Service connections
1,861
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1999-07-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1999-04-01 | 59 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-10-01 | 03 | 2987 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-10-01 | 03 | 2982 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-10-01 | 03 | 2980 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-10-01 | 03 | 2955 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-10-01 | 03 | 2989 | No | Resolved |
Galena: frequently asked questions
Is Galena's water safe to drink?
Galena 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 Galena?
Galena (PWSID IL0850200) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Galena serve?
Galena reports serving 3,308 people through 1,861 service connections in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Where does Galena get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Jo Daviess County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Path Water Company-Galena | Jo Daviess | 2,294 | Community | Groundwater |
| Stockton | Jo Daviess | 1,728 | Community | Groundwater |
| East Dubuque | Jo Daviess | 1,565 | Community | Groundwater |
| Warren | Jo Daviess | 1,323 | Community | Groundwater |
| Prairie Path Water Company-Apple Canyon | Jo Daviess | 931 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hanover | Jo Daviess | 863 | Community | Groundwater |