Public water system record
Bartlett
Serves Bartlett, Cook County and DuPage County, IL · 41,500 people served
Federal records show no health-based violations and no monitoring or reporting issues for Bartlett in the last ten years.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 0
- Resolved
- 0
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 0
Key facts
- Bartlett buys its water from Du Page Water Commission.
- Most recent formal enforcement: signed compliance agreement by Illinois, January 2011.
- Record on file since 1977, with 49 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 83 lead and 1,231 unknown out of 14,589 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
None since October 2016, and no monitoring or reporting violations either.
Full record since 1977
EPA's records for Bartlett go back to 1977. Before October 19, 2016 they list 49 health-based violations (46 resolved, 3 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 10 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | 30 | 6 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 7 | 0 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Combined Radium (-226 and -228), began July 2011, Resolved.
Show all 49 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 3 mg/L, federal limit 2 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 3 mg/L, federal limit 2 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 3 mg/L, federal limit 2 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 3 mg/L, federal limit 2 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 3 mg/L, federal limit 2 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 9 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4 mg/L, federal limit 2 mg/L (2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 8 pCi/L, federal limit 5 pCi/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Aug 1, 1995 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 12, 1995 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 1995 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Sep 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jun 1, 1994 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 1993 | Archived |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jul 1, 1993 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 7, 1992 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
Illinois regulators took 5 formal enforcement actions against Bartlett between 2004 and 2011, filed as 6 records in EPA's data. The most recent was a signed compliance agreement in January 2011.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2011 | Illinois | Signed compliance agreement | 4 violations (4 health-based): Combined Radium (-226 and -228) |
| Jan 16, 2009 | Illinois | Signed compliance agreement | 7 violations (7 health-based): Barium |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Illinois | Signed compliance agreement | 10 violations (10 health-based): Combined Radium (-226 and -228) |
| Apr 18, 2007 | Illinois | Signed compliance agreement | 2 violations (2 health-based): Barium |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Illinois | Signed compliance agreement | 17 violations (17 health-based): Combined Radium (-226 and -228) |
Where the water comes from
Bartlett buys its water from Du Page Water Commission. EPA also lists 2 wells, all for emergency, seasonal or other part-time use. 1 other community water system buys water from Bartlett. 1 other public water system has an emergency connection to Bartlett.
Buys water from
- Du Page Water Commission Elmhurst, IL
Community systems that buy water from it
- Spring Lakes MHP Elgin, IL
Annual water quality report
Bartlett must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Systems serving 10,000 or more people must mail or deliver the report to every customer, and from 2027 they must send it twice a year.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Illinois.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells