VERNON HILLS - LAKE CO PW Water Quality Report
Population
33,207
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 4
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
4 violations in the past 5 years
System Details
- PWSID
- IL0971750
- Population Served
- 33,207
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Illinois
- EPA Region
- 5
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
Violation History
2024
4
2012
1
Total violations on record: 5
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
5violations total
18% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 5× the national average.