Water Quality: Galena, IL
5 water systems • 7,328 people served
Multiple Health Violations44
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
7,328
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Galena has 6 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP, Total Organic Carbon. In total, 44 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 7,328 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Stage 2 DBP
Total Organic Carbon
Water Systems Serving Galena
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALENA | IL0850200 | Groundwater | 3,308 | 5 |
| PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-GALENA | IL0855050 | Groundwater | 2,294 | 5 |
| PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-APPLE CANYON | IL0855150 | Groundwater | 931 | 1 |
| PRAIRIE PATH WATER-BAHL WATER COMPANY | IL0855200 | Groundwater | 700 | 31 |
| WIENEN ESTATES | IL0850030 | Groundwater | 95 | 2 |
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.