Crystal Lake
Is Crystal Lake tap water safe to drink?
Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 73/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Crystal Lake. We found 213 total violations (104 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Crystal Lake?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Crystal Lake.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Crystal Lake.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Crystal Lake informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. With a score of 73/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Crystal Lake
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Crystal Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crystal Lake tap water safe to drink?
Generally acceptable, but review local hotspots — score 73/100.
How many water systems serve Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Crystal Lake?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Crystal Lake.
What is the water quality score for Crystal Lake?
The water quality score for Crystal Lake is 73 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Crystal Lake?
The top contaminants detected in Crystal Lake include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Crystal Lake Water Quality Summary
Crystal Lake, IL receives a water quality score of 73/100 (Grade C) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Crystal Lake's water quality is near the national average. While most systems meet EPA standards, some violations have been recorded. Residents may wish to review their specific water system's report for contaminant details.
Crystal Lake's score of 73 is 7 points above the Illinois state average of 66, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Illinois water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Crystal Lake (2)
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