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SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,800 people · Illinois

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
IL0310140
Violations
11

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: 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: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: December 30, 2021 – January 20, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – October 18, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 16, 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 SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST

Is SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST water safe to drink?

SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST detected?

1 contaminants were tested in SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST have any EPA violations?

Yes, SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST serve?

SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST serves approximately 2,800 people, Illinois.

What type of water does SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST provide?

SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST 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 IL0310140.

How does SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST compare to other utilities in Illinois?

SOUTH PALOS TWSP SANITARY DIST 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.