Water Quality: Dwight, IL
3 water systems • 4,673 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Dwight is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,673 people, and has 37 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Dwight's violation count is 28% above the national average for Illinois. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Dwight
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWIGHT | IL1050250 | Groundwater | 4,400 | 14 |
| WM W FOX DEVELOPMENT CENTER | IL1055520 | Groundwater | 174 | 6 |
| KINSMAN | IL0630450 | Groundwater | 99 | 17 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.