Water Quality: Milan, IL
11 water systems • 6,507 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Milan is served by 11 public water systems with a combined service population of 6,507 people, and has 76 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Milan's violation count is 164% above the national average for Illinois. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
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 Milan
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILAN | IL1610400 | Groundwater | 4,945 | 20 |
| CROPPERS 1ST 4TH AND 5TH ADDITION | IL1615250 | Groundwater | 495 | 0 |
| RIDGEWOOD LEDGES WATER ASSOCIATION | IL1615670 | Groundwater | 300 | 2 |
| COYNE CENTER COOP | IL1615150 | Groundwater | 150 | 2 |
| TOWER RIDGE SUBDIVISION | IL1615780 | Groundwater | 147 | 23 |
| EBERTS 3RD ADDITION | IL1615330 | Groundwater | 99 | 14 |
| M C L W SYSTEM, INC. | IL1315150 | Groundwater | 98 | 3 |
| RAINBOW RIDGE | IL1615580 | Groundwater | 91 | 6 |
| SUBURBAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION | IL1615800 | Groundwater | 75 | 3 |
| CHERRYDALE SUBDIVISION | IL1615120 | Groundwater | 63 | 3 |
| TENNANTS SHADY OAKS SUBDIVISION | IL1615540 | Groundwater | 44 | 0 |
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.