Public water system · IN5245012
ActiveEast Chicago Water Works
Community water system in Lake County, Indiana, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
26,370
Service connections
7,000
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-03-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-05-01 | 5A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-05-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-04-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-04-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
East Chicago Water Works: frequently asked questions
Is East Chicago Water Works's water safe to drink?
East Chicago Water Works is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IN 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 East Chicago Water Works?
East Chicago Water Works (PWSID IN5245012) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IN state drinking water program.
How many people does East Chicago Water Works serve?
East Chicago Water Works reports serving 26,370 people through 7,000 service connections in Lake County, Indiana.
Where does East Chicago Water Works 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 |
| Waukegan | Lake | 87,149 | 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 |