Public water system · IL0971900
ActiveWaukegan
Community water system in Lake County, Illinois, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
87,149
Service connections
21,499
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Waukegan are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Waukegan: frequently asked questions
Is Waukegan's water safe to drink?
Waukegan 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 Waukegan?
Waukegan (PWSID IL0971900) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Waukegan serve?
Waukegan reports serving 87,149 people through 21,499 service connections in Lake County, Illinois.
Where does Waukegan 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 |
| 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 |
| Lake County East Water Subdistrict | Lake | 40,656 | Community | Surface water |