Round Lake

This report presents your annual municipal water quality information covering January 1 through December 31, 2017. Each year, the Village releases this report to inform residents about our water quality, source, treatment processes, and regulated substances detected. These reports comply with Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. For more detailed water quality information, including testing results for unregulated compounds, contact Adam Wedoff at the Village of Round Lake at 847-546-0962, visit www.eroundlake.com, or reach Melissa Olenick at CLCJAWA at 847-295-7788, email molenick@clcjawa.com, or visit www.clcjawa.com.

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CLCJAWA and the Village of Round Lake maintained full compliance with all water regulations this year.

WATER SOURCE INFORMATION
Our Village purchases water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA), an inter-governmental cooperative serving Grayslake, Gurnee, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Lindenhurst, Mundelein, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, and Lake County's unincorporated areas including Knollwood, Roundout, Vernon Hills, Wildwood and Grandwood Park.

WATER TREATMENT PROCESS
Water from Lake Michigan undergoes advanced purification at CLCJAWA's Paul M. Neal Water Treatment Facility in Lake Bluff. The process begins with ozone treatment to eliminate organisms and break down contaminants. Next, a coagulant removes sediment and other materials. The clarified water then passes through filters containing activated carbon and crushed sand to remove remaining turbidity.

Turbidity, a measure of water clarity, is continuously monitored by automated equipment and manually tested twice daily in the lab. Ultraviolet light treatment then inactivates any remaining microorganisms. Finally, the filtered water receives chlorine for protection during distribution, fluoride for dental health, and phosphate to prevent metal leaching from household plumbing systems.

CLCJAWA has earned the Excellence in Water Treatment designation for 13 consecutive years. It's the third facility nationwide to achieve this distinction from the Partnership for Safe Water, a voluntary program partly funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that holds participants to standards exceeding current drinking water regulations.

1. Where does our water come from?
   EAWA draws water from multiple sources. As of 2011, surface water comprises 25% of total production, sourced from Back Run tributary, which is supplemented during dry periods with flow from Conewago Creek, which itself receives augmentation from Cornwall Quarry. This water passes through the Authority's filtration plant at 211 West Hummelstown St. The remaining 75% comes from seven deep wells. Treatment occurs at the well sites before water enters the distribution system.
2. Why are my bills higher than my neighbors?
   Water usage patterns vary significantly between households. Some residents run dishwashers daily, use older washing machines, take extended showers, have plumbing leaks, or water lawns and gardens frequently. All these activities contribute to higher consumption and bills.
3. What is an EDU?
   An "Equivalent Dwelling Unit" serves as a capacity planning metric. One EDU equals approximately 170 gallons of water per day.
4. What payment methods does the Authority accept?
   The Authority accepts cash, checks, and money orders at their office. Online payments can be made with MasterCard, Visa, Discover cards and electronic checks through the "Pay Bill" tab on the website. The Authority also offers free automatic bank drafts from checking or savings accounts – contact the office to complete the necessary enrollment form.