Glenview Water Company

Introduction

From January 1 through January 31, 2017, the Village of Glenview Water Supply (PWSID IL0311020) has successfully met or exceeded all United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Illinois state water quality standards. This Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report is mandated annually by USEPA regulations. It summarizes the quality of water supplied last year, including details about your water source, composition, regulatory compliance, and contact information for questions.

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Water Source and Distribution

The Village of Glenview purchases all water from the Village of Wilmette. Wilmette's treatment facility draws raw water from Lake Michigan, processes it at their lakefront plant, and pumps it through their distribution network. Additional storage includes a 4-million-gallon standpipe and a 3-million-gallon underground reservoir-pumping station located in west Wilmette, maintaining system pressure and providing consistent water flow to Glenview.

Treatment Process

The facility employs a combination of chemical treatments, settling basins, and filtration systems to reduce all contaminants below regulatory thresholds. Free chlorine residuals are maintained throughout the system to prevent bacterial growth. Operators monitor the system continuously, with 24/7 staffing year-round. The plant maintains an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) certified laboratory for bacterial testing.

The Village of Glenview operates five major pumping stations that distribute water across two separate pressure zones. The Glenview system's total water storage capacity is 16.3 million gallons, delivered through more than 230 miles of water mains.

1. Where does Glenview water come from?
   Glenview supplies purchased surface water to Glenview, Illinois.
2. Does Glenview test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Glenview must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Glenview?
   Call 847-657-3030 or visit 2500 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Glenview water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Glenview water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.