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AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 80,000 people · Illinois

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0915030
Violations
7

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
3.30 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE

Is AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE water safe to drink?

AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 77 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE detected?

77 contaminants were tested in AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE have any EPA violations?

Yes, AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE serve?

AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE serves approximately 80,000 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Kankakee.

What type of water does AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE provide?

AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IL0915030.

How does AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE compare to other utilities in Illinois?

AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Kankakee