Water Quality: Lake Forest, IL
3 water systems • 19,762 people served
Multiple Health Violations46
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
19,762
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Lake Forest has 10 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Contaminant 2920, Disinfection Byproducts, Total Organic Carbon. In total, 46 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 19,762 people.
Contaminants Found
Contaminant 2920
Disinfection Byproducts
Total Organic Carbon
Water Systems Serving Lake Forest
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE FOREST | IL0970800 | Surface Water | 19,642 | 15 |
| OTTAWA ESTATES MHP (FORMERLY DATTIS MHP) | IL0995225 | Groundwater | 70 | 5 |
| ELM OAK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM | IL0975736 | Groundwater | 50 | 26 |
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.