Public water system · IL0894830
ActiveSt Charles
Community water system in Kane County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
33,103
Service connections
12,690
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2020-10-01 | 03 | 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1995-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1995-07-01 | 26 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-01-30 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1991-01-30 | 02 | 4000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1977-06-30 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
St Charles: frequently asked questions
Is St Charles's water safe to drink?
St Charles 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 St Charles?
St Charles (PWSID IL0894830) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does St Charles serve?
St Charles reports serving 33,103 people through 12,690 service connections in Kane County, Illinois.
Where does St Charles get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Kane County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | Kane | 183,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Elgin | Kane | 114,797 | Community | Surface water |
| Carpentersville | Kane | 37,983 | Community | Groundwater |
| Montgomery | Kane | 28,956 | Community | Groundwater |
| Batavia | Kane | 26,098 | Community | Groundwater |
| South Elgin | Kane | 23,648 | Community | Groundwater |