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LINDENHURST — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 14,500 people · Illinois

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0971000
Violations
23

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
4620.00 µg/L—Above Goal
molybdenum
52.90 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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: October 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 10, 2023 – February 12, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 15, 2021Enforcement: 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 LINDENHURST

Is LINDENHURST water safe to drink?

LINDENHURST water receives a grade of B (71/100), which is considered good. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has LINDENHURST detected?

73 contaminants were tested in LINDENHURST's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate, molybdenum. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LINDENHURST have any EPA violations?

Yes, LINDENHURST has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MON.

How many people does LINDENHURST serve?

LINDENHURST serves approximately 14,500 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Lindenhurst.

What type of water does LINDENHURST provide?

LINDENHURST 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 IL0971000.

How does LINDENHURST compare to other utilities in Illinois?

LINDENHURST scores 71/100 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

Lindenhurst