Water Quality: Dekalb, IL
3 water systems • 51,530 people served
Some Concerns20
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
51,530
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Dekalb has 1 health-based violation on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts. In total, 20 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 51,530 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Water Systems Serving Dekalb
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKALB | IL0370100 | Groundwater | 45,000 | 9 |
| NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-DEKALB | IL0375500 | Groundwater | 6,500 | 2 |
| DONNY BROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION | IL0375150 | Groundwater | 30 | 9 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.