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GURNEE

PWS ID: IL0970350 · GURNEE, Illinois 60031

GURNEE serves 30,193 people in GURNEE, Illinois using Surface Water water sources. It has 68 recorded EPA violations, including 17 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: GURNEE

GURNEE is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 30,193 residents in GURNEE, Illinois (Lake County) through 9,864 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 68 total violations for this system , of which 17 (25%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 27 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2020.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 10 violations (MCL, health-based). 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. GURNEE's 68 violations sit below the Illinois average. Statewide, 199 of 487 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (40.9%). 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
30,193
Total Violations
68
Health-Based Violations
17
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
9,864
County
Lake
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
17
Monitoring Violations
27
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 10 2011
Chlorine MR 8 2020
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 7 1985
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2010
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2017
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2020
TTHM MR 4 2017
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2018
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1977

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
ADONA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/9/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/9/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/9/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/9/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/9/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/9/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/9/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 4/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 4/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 4/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/9/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/9/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 4/9/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 4/9/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/9/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 4/9/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 4/9/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 4/9/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 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 GURNEE.

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 IL0970350 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 GURNEE 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
2020 Chlorine MR 8 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 0999
2020 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 8000
2018 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 7000
2017 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 2456
2017 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 2950
2011 Coliform (TCR) MCL 10 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 3100
2010 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 3100
1985 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 7 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 4010
1977 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / IL0970350 / 4000

How GURNEE Compares

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

Metric GURNEE Illinois avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 68 69.4 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 17 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 30,193 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GURNEE water safe to drink? ▼
GURNEE (PWS ID: IL0970350) has 68 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 30,193 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does GURNEE serve? ▼
GURNEE serves 30,193 people in GURNEE, Illinois. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 9,864 service connections.
What type of violations does GURNEE have? ▼
GURNEE has 68 total violations: 17 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 27 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in GURNEE water? ▼
No. GURNEE was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does GURNEE use? ▼
GURNEE 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.

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