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Pembroke Water System & Hopkins Park Water System
Fact Sheet #1
June 2006
Hopkins Park , Illinois
| Location and Background |
These two community water supplies are located in
Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois. Hopkins Park is a village
in Pembroke Township. Hopkins Park owns and operates a public water
supply that has two water wells, serves customers in Hopkins Park and
sells water to the Pembroke Water System that serves the rural township
area. The Hopkins Park System is responsible for the monitoring and
quality of the water and for maintaining the distribution system for
Hopkins Park. The Pembroke Water System is responsible for the maintenance
and monitoring of its water distribution system within the township.
The Hopkins Park System serves approximately 750 urban customers and
the Pembroke Water System serves approximately 700 rural customers. |
| Community Concerns |
Is the water safe to drink?
The most recent samples from 2005 demonstrate compliance with health-based
drinking water standards, although the Hopkins Park water system has
not completed the required analyses for two contaminants. Based on
the track record of these systems, it is unlikely that these updated
analyses, once completed, will show any problems.
Why is there coloration
and odors in the water sometimes?
There can be numerous causes for odors and discolored water. In the
Pembroke area, the well water contains naturally occurring iron and manganese.
Odors and discoloration are most noticeable in water pipelines that have
limited use or dead ends. If the water sits in the pipes for extended
periods of time, chemical reactions can occur that will result in odors
and discoloration. Flushing the pipes though a hydrant will often correct
this problem. A more permanent solution would require the installation
of treatment equipment to remove the high levels of iron and manganese.
The iron and manganese in these water systems do not pose a health risk. |
| Violation Notices Hopkins Park System |
This community water supply has received numerous
letters from IEPA identifying deficiencies in their required monitoring.
When a problem is not corrected, a violation notice is issued. In 2004,
the water system was issued a violation notice for failure to monitor
for SOCs (synthetic organic compounds) (primarily pesticides) during
2003 and 2004. The required monitoring for SOCs is currently in compliance.
IEPA notified Hopkins Park in 2006 that they had not completed the required
sampling for nitrates and benzopyrene during 2005. The Agency will continue
to work with the water supply officials and operator to bring the system
into compliance with public water supply regulations. |
| Violation Notices Pembroke System |
In 2005, the Pembroke system received a violation
notice for failure to issue the required consumer confidence report on
July 1, 2005. The required report was issued November 23, 2005. Although
Pembroke has been previously cited for failure to sample and report in
a timely manner, the system is in compliance with all applicable IEPA
regulations as of the date of this fact sheet. |
| For More Information |
If you have any additional questions, please
contact:
Jeff Peca
Division of Public Water Supply – Elgin Field Office
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
595 South State
Elgin, Illinois 60123
Phone: 847-608-3131
Fax: 847-741-5430
Information is also available on the Agency website:
Drinking Water Watch provides
online information on the quality of water produced by community water supplies
in Illinois. |
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