Public water system · IL0311350
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Community water system in Cook County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
19,463
Service connections
6,801
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-12-07 | 57 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1977-06-30 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
Homewood: frequently asked questions
Is Homewood's water safe to drink?
Homewood 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 Homewood?
Homewood (PWSID IL0311350) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Homewood serve?
Homewood reports serving 19,463 people through 6,801 service connections in Cook County, Illinois.
Where does Homewood get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Cook County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Cook | 2,746,388 | Community | Surface water |
| Cicero | Cook | 83,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Schaumburg | Cook | 75,750 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Evanston | Cook | 74,486 | Community | Surface water |
| Arlington Heights | Cook | 73,320 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Palatine | Cook | 70,875 | Community | Purchased surface water |