CRETE
Illinois — Community Water System — PWSID: IL1970300
System Information
| PWSID | IL1970300 |
| System Name | CRETE |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 05 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Feb 13, 1981 |
| Last Reported | Dec 4, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Illinois |
| City | CRETE |
| ZIP Code | 60417 |
| Address | 524 WEST EXCHANGE STREET |
| Organization | SMITH, MICHAEL E. |
| Phone | 708-672-7100 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 8,275 |
| Service Connections | 2,745 |
Drinking Water Violations (26)
This water system has 26 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Nitrite | MR | No | Yes | — | 1 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 30, 2024 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Nitrite | MR | No | Yes | — | 1 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 30, 2024 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2024 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2024 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2024 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | TTHM | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.080 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2024 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 31, 2011 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2011 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 31, 2011 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2011 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 31, 2011 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2011 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 31, 2011 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2011 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2004 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2004 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2004 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Jul 31, 2004 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 1998 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Nov 22, 1999 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 1993 | Aug 31, 1993 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Aug 31, 1993 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Dec 21, 1992 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | TT | Yes | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 23, 1993 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Dec 21, 1992 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | TT | Yes | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Dec 23, 1993 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jun 30, 1977 | Jun 29, 1981 | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | MR | No | No | — | 15 pCi/L | — | Archived | Jun 29, 1981 | Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.