WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings in Illinois

631 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#97
Greenup
County, IL
90 A
#98
Hartford
County, IL
90 A
#99
Island Lake
County, IL
90 A
#100
Lanark
County, IL
90 A
#101
Momence
County, IL
90 A
#102
Mt Vernon
County, IL
90 A
#103
Neoga
County, IL
90 A
#104
Petersburg
County, IL
90 A
#105
Plainfield
County, IL
90 A
#106
Pleasant Plains
County, IL
90 A
#107
Chebanse
County, IL
89 B
#108
Lakemoor
County, IL
89 B
#109
Lincolnshire
County, IL
89 B
#110
Maryville
County, IL
89 B
#111
Sheridan
County, IL
89 B
#112
Vernon Hills
County, IL
89 B
#113
Aledo
County, IL
88 B
#114
Bethany
County, IL
88 B
#115
Burr Ridge
County, IL
88 B
#116
Clarendon Hills
County, IL
88 B
#117
Earlville
County, IL
88 B
#118
Evergreen Park
County, IL
88 B
#119
Fox River Grove
County, IL
88 B
#120
Highland Park
County, IL
88 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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