Public water system · IL1110600
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Community water system in McHenry County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
22,335
Service connections
8,484
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2023-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2983 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2987 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2989 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2991 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2968 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2985 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2964 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2982 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2984 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 03 | 2976 | No | Resolved |
Mchenry: frequently asked questions
Is Mchenry's water safe to drink?
Mchenry 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 Mchenry?
Mchenry (PWSID IL1110600) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Mchenry serve?
Mchenry reports serving 22,335 people through 8,484 service connections in McHenry County, Illinois.
Where does Mchenry get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in McHenry County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | McHenry | 40,661 | Community | Groundwater |
| Algonquin | McHenry | 30,700 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lake in the Hills | McHenry | 28,661 | Community | Groundwater |
| Huntley | McHenry | 28,495 | Community | Groundwater |
| Woodstock | McHenry | 25,630 | Community | Groundwater |
| Cary | McHenry | 17,826 | Community | Groundwater |