The transition from well water to Lake Michigan water occurred in 1986. And although all water in Palatine comes from Lake Michigan, several wells are kept operational in case of an emergency. The lake water is stored at these two locations in ground storage tanks, then pumped through the system to all areas of the Village. Water Treatment and Testing. The Department of Public Works Water Division takes 66 water samples per month throughout the system to insure that our drinking water is clean and safe.
Chlorine is added to keep the water supply safe.
The Village of Palatine strictly adheres to all water-quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Water System Maintenance. The Water Division performs year 'round maintenance to assure that water will reach your home in a trouble-free manner. Sophisticated electronic equipment monitors the water flow at all points in the system and alerts us to any possible malfunctions. An important part of the water system maintenance program is annual flushing of all fire hydrants in the Village.