Public water system · IL0313180
ActiveWestern Springs
Community water system in Cook County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
13,274
Service connections
4,572
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 02 | 4010 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-10-21 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1991-05-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Western Springs: frequently asked questions
Is Western Springs's water safe to drink?
Western Springs 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 Western Springs?
Western Springs (PWSID IL0313180) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Western Springs serve?
Western Springs reports serving 13,274 people through 4,572 service connections in Cook County, Illinois.
Where does Western Springs get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
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 |