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WATER SAMPLING DATA
Water Plant Daily Sampling
Currently, plant effluent sampling of finished water is performed three times daily. The following water parameters are sampled:
- Total Hardness
- Calcium Hardness
- Alkalinity
- Iron
- pH
- Turbidity
- Fluoride
- TDS
- Total chlorine
- Free chlorine
The Village also conducts regular bacteria (BacT) and chlorine residual samples at various locations within the Village. Details regarding those samples and sampling locations can be found on the IEPA's Water Watch Website.
Contacting the Village
If residents are experiencing issues with the taste or quality of the water at their home, they are encouraged to contact the Water Division at 708-246-1800 x 214. Plant operators can follow up regarding various issues and, if needed, collect a water sample for further analysis.
IEPA Testing
The following data is required to be submitted to the IEPA on the listed timelines below. All sample data submitted to the IEPA is conducted by a third party, independent lab. Detailed information regarding the Village's IEPA testing and test results can be found on the IEPA's website at the Illinois Drinking Water Watch
Per the Safe Water Drinking Act the Village is required to produce an annual report known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). A CCR is an annual water quality report delivered by community water systems to their customers. The CCR includes information on source water, the levels of detected contaminants, compliance with drinking water rules, and some educational information. The reports are due to customers by July 1st of each year, and digital copies can be found below.
IEPA monitoring Schedules
| Programs | # of Samples | Freq. |
|---|---|---|
| Coliform (TCR) | 15 | Monthly |
Distribution | ||
| Lead/Copper | 30 | Annually |
| Stage 2 DBPR | 2 | Annually |
| Generic Finished Sampling Station | ||
| Coliform, Total | 1 | Monthly |
| Treatment Plant | ||
| Comb. Radium | 1 | Annually |
| Gross Alpha | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| IOC | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| Nitrate | 1 | Annually |
| Nitrite | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| SOC | 2 | Every 3 Years |
| Vinyl Choride | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| VOC | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| Well #1 | ||
| E. Coli | 1 | Monthly |
| IOC | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| Nitrate | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| Nitrite | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| RAD WO U | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| SOC W | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| Vinyl Chloride | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| VOC | 1 | Every 3 Years |
| Well #3 | ||
| E. Coli | 1 | Monthly |
The complete document can be found at the following link: Western Springs Monitoring Schedule.