A85/100
ITASCA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,506 people · Illinois
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0430500
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 ITASCA
Is ITASCA water safe to drink?
ITASCA water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ITASCA detected?
34 contaminants were tested in ITASCA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ITASCA have any EPA violations?
Yes, ITASCA has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does ITASCA serve?
ITASCA serves approximately 9,506 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Itasca.
What type of water does ITASCA provide?
ITASCA 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 IL0430500.
How does ITASCA compare to other utilities in Illinois?
ITASCA scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.