Public water system · IL0312400
ActivePalos Hills
Community water system in Cook County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
18,530
Service connections
6,500
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2000-10-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-08-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-08-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-08-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Palos Hills: frequently asked questions
Is Palos Hills's water safe to drink?
Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills?
Palos Hills (PWSID IL0312400) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Palos Hills serve?
Palos Hills reports serving 18,530 people through 6,500 service connections in Cook County, Illinois.
Where does Palos Hills 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 |