
Elgin, Illinois | Municipal Water Utility Company | Public Service Announcement
The municipal water supply in Elgin may contain several concerning contaminants including Lithium and Chlorite, alongside notably elevated water hardness levels. Elgin's utility serves your region with water sourced primarily from Surface water reservoirs.
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Elgin Area Details

Area served:
Elgin, Illinois

Population served:
99262

Water source:
Surface water

Phone:
847-931-6001

Address:
150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120

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Contaminants Detected In Elgin, Illinois
Arsenic; Bromodichloromethane; Chloroform; Chromium (hexavalent); Dibromochloromethane; Dichloroacetic acid; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs); Trichloroa… more

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List of Municipal Water Contaminants Tested by Elgin
Tested But Not Detected:
1,1,1-Trichloroethane; 1,1,2-Trichloroethane; 1,1-Dichloroethane; 1,1-Dichloroethylene; 1,2,3-Trichloropropane; 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene; 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP); 1,2-Dichloroethane; 1,2-Dichloropropane; 1,3-Butadiene; 17-beta-Estradiol; 2,4,5-TP (Silvex); 2,4-D; 3-Hydroxycarbofuran; 4-Androstene-3,17-dione; Acetochlor; Acifluorfen (Blazer); Alachlor (Lasso); Aldicarb; Aldicarb sulfone; Aldicarb sulfoxide; Aldrin; Aluminum; Antimony; Atrazine; Benzene; Benzo[a]pyrene; Beryllium; Bromacil; Bromochloromethane; Bromomethane; Cadmium; Carbaryl; Carbofuran; Carbon tetrachloride; Chlordane; Chlorodifluoromethane; cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene; Cobalt; Cyanazine (Bladex); Cyanide; Dalapon; Ddt; Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate; Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate; Dicamba; Dichloromethane (methylene chloride); Dieldrin; Dinoseb; Diquat; Endothall; Endrin; Equilin; Estriol; Estrone; Ethinyl estradiol; Ethylbenzene; Ethylene dibromide; Heptachlor; Heptachlor epoxide; Hexachlorobenzene (HCB); Hexachlorocyclopentadiene; Lindane; Mercury (inorganic); Methomyl; Methoxychlor; Metolachlor; Metribuzin; Monochloroacetic acid; Monochlorobenzene (chlorobenzene); MTBE; Nitrite; o-Dichlorobenzene; Oxamyl (Vydate); p-Dichlorobenzene; Pentachlorophenol; Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS); Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA); Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS); Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA); Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS); Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA); Phenols; Picloram; Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); Propachlor; Radium-228; Silver; Simazine; Styrene; Testosterone; Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene); Thallium; Toluene; Toxaphene; trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene; Trichloroethylene; Trifluralin; Vinyl chloride; Xylenes (total)

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History
Established in 1834, Elgin received its city charter from Illinois in 1854. Approximately a century later, Elgin pioneered the council-manager government model in Illinois. Residents elect eight council members and a mayor who serves part-time, while a full-time professional city manager operates under their direction.
City Leadership
Current council members include Corey Dixon, Terry L. Gavin, Rosamaria Martinez, Tish S. Powell, Carol J. Rauschenberger, Toby Shaw, and F. John Steffen. David Kaptain serves as mayor with Richard Kozal as city manager.
Public Meetings
The City Council convenes on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers on City Hall's second floor. Agendas and minutes are accessible online. Residents may attend in person, watch live streams, or view replays on Channel 17/99.
Municipal Water Utility Company FAQ

For more information on your municipal water, visit the U.S. CDC:
Elgin Municipal Water Company and CDCCommon Questions
- What if I don't have a poly cart?
- Can I set out additional bags alongside my poly cart?
- Where and how should I position my poly cart for collection?
- During what hours will my refuse be collected?
- Is there a fee for poly cart provision?
- What happens if my cart is damaged by someone outside my household?
- What items are permitted in the poly cart?
Do not place in the poly cart:
Hazardous materials, electronics, construction debris
Additional Information:
What constitutes excessive yard waste? What accommodation exists for residents physically unable to move carts to curb? Who handles cart cleaning? How is vandalism addressed? Why do additional sanitation charges appear on my bill? Can I purchase a second poly cart for extra refuse? May I use my existing containers alongside the city-provided cart? What happens if the truck passes my home without collection? How are holiday pickups scheduled?

Elgin delivers municipal water services to residents throughout Elgin and surrounding areas in Illinois.
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