WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings in Illinois

635 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#265
Watseka
County, IL
79 B
#266
West Chicago
County, IL
79 B
#267
Willowbrook
County, IL
79 B
#268
Wood Dale
County, IL
79 B
#269
Aviston
County, IL
78 B
#270
Cambridge
County, IL
78 B
#271
Creve Coeur
County, IL
78 B
#272
Dix
County, IL
78 B
#273
Hodgkins
County, IL
78 B
#274
Metamora
County, IL
78 B
#275
Modesto
County, IL
78 B
#276
Mulkeytown
County, IL
78 B
#277
Oglesby
County, IL
78 B
#278
Pittsfield
County, IL
78 B
#279
Round Lake Beach
County, IL
78 B
#280
Rushville
County, IL
78 B
#281
Shorewood
County, IL
78 B
#282
Wasco
County, IL
78 B
#283
Westchester
County, IL
78 B
#284
Albers
County, IL
77 B
#285
Bloomingdale
County, IL
77 B
#286
Cherry Valley
County, IL
77 B
#287
Elkville
County, IL
77 B
#288
Garden Homes
County, IL
77 B

Frequently Asked Questions

How are city water quality rankings calculated in Illinois?

WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.

Can I compare two cities in Illinois?

Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.

How often does WaterQ refresh city data?

City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.

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