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DIXMOOR — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,973 people · Illinois

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0310660
Violations
61

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting Violation

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

When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2024 – October 9, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 15, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 DIXMOOR

Is DIXMOOR water safe to drink?

DIXMOOR water receives a grade of D (20/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 61 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has DIXMOOR detected?

34 contaminants were tested in DIXMOOR's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does DIXMOOR have any EPA violations?

Yes, DIXMOOR has 61 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, Other, MR. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does DIXMOOR serve?

DIXMOOR serves approximately 2,973 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Dixmoor.

What type of water does DIXMOOR provide?

DIXMOOR sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IL0310660.

How does DIXMOOR compare to other utilities in Illinois?

DIXMOOR scores 20/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Dixmoor