Frequently Asked Questions About Marseilles, IL Water Systems
Answer:
You can use in home water test kits but we don’t recommend them because they are not EPA approved and have a high rate of inaccuracy. False positives are likely.
Public Works Water Systems
Daily samples are taken, Monday through Sunday are collected and tested from the South Water tower, a centralized sample station in the Timbers Edge Subdivision, Pacific Street water reservoir, the Best St. Well and 10th St. Wells.
- Tests are completed in house by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Certified water operators. All testing equipment must be approved by the EPA.
- Monthly samples are collected by properly trained water operators and taken to an EPA certified laboratory for testing.
- Dead end fire hydrants are routinely flushed to maintain water quality.
- Employees must take a college course to be Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Certified water operators.
