Public water system · IN5245032
ActiveNew Chicago Water Works
Community water system in Lake County, Indiana, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,500
Service connections
2,350
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2011-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-01-02 | 35 | 0600 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-10-10 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | 30 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | 30 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-12-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-09-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | 65 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | 56 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | 57 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
New Chicago Water Works: frequently asked questions
Is New Chicago Water Works's water safe to drink?
New 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 New Chicago Water Works?
New Chicago Water Works (PWSID IN5245032) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IN state drinking water program.
How many people does New Chicago Water Works serve?
New Chicago Water Works reports serving 5,500 people through 2,350 service connections in Lake County, Indiana.
Where does New Chicago Water Works get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased 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 |