Potable Water Program
- Our department has a written agreement with the Illinois
Department of Public health to act as an agent to conduct the private water
program. We conduct water supply inspection in accordance with the Illinois
Water Well Construction Code & the Illinois Water Well Pump Installation code.
- Request for inspections or sampling pertaining to any
existing water supply shall be evaluated regarding its public health
significance.
- A permit is issued prior to construction on any new well
after determining if it is in compliance with the Illinois Water Well
Construction Code & all new wells are inspected.
- Water samples collected by our department are submitted
to the Illinois Department of Public Health laboratory for analysis.
- Sealing of abandoned water wells are regulated by our
department.
- Educational material is provided to the public upon
request.
Resources:
Illinois Department of Public Health - Environmental Health
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency