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Community Water System · PWS IL0310270

Bridgeview

Bridgeview, Illinois 60455 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 16,467 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

16,467
People served
21
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 21 drinking-water violations at Bridgeview - below the Illinois per-system average.

21
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
16,467
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Bridgeview

Bridgeview is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 16,467 residents in Bridgeview, Illinois (Cook County) through 4,274 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 21 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 1 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2005.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Consumer Confidence Rule, recorded in 2 violations (Other). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Illinois, EPA tracks 5,117 public water systems serving 12,576,876 people, with 355,322 cumulative violations and 52,932 health-based violations on record. About 81% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 69.4 violations. Statewide, 199 of 487 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (40.9%).

Bridgeview's 21 violations sit below the Illinois average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
16,467
Total Violations
21
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
4,274
County
Cook
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
1
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2005
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1977

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFOA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/18/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/18/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/18/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/18/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/20/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/20/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/20/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/20/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/20/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/20/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/20/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Bridgeview.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID IL0310270 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Illinois Drinking Water Authority

Illinois EPA, Bureau of Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Bridgeview under EPA-delegated authority.

Open IL regulator portal

Source: Illinois EPA, Bureau of Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2005 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / IL0310270 / 7000
1977 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / IL0310270 / 4000

How Bridgeview Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Bridgeview Illinois avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 21 69.4 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 10.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 40.9% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 16,467 2,458 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 5,117 regulated public water systems in Illinois.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeview water safe to drink?
Bridgeview (PWS ID: IL0310270) has 21 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 16,467 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Bridgeview serve?
Bridgeview serves 16,467 people in Bridgeview, Illinois. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 4,274 service connections.
What type of violations does Bridgeview have?
Bridgeview has 21 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 1 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Bridgeview water?
No. Bridgeview was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Bridgeview use?
Bridgeview uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.