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.

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