Public water system · IL0970550
ActiveHighwood
Community water system in Lake County, Illinois, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,335
Service connections
1,257
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-11-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-03-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Archived |
| 1993-04-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-10-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Highwood: frequently asked questions
Is Highwood's water safe to drink?
Highwood 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 Highwood?
Highwood (PWSID IL0970550) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Highwood serve?
Highwood reports serving 5,335 people through 1,257 service connections in Lake County, Illinois.
Where does Highwood get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
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 |