WATER SUPPLIER
Highland Park's published water source
Lake Michigan surface water, drawn through Highland Park's primary intake located one mile from shore and treated at the George B. Prindle Water Treatment Plant.
Highland Park water treatment
Water Softener and Filtration in Highland Park, IL
Highland Park's municipal supply starts with Lake Michigan surface water and is treated at the City's George B. Prindle Water Treatment Plant. Windy City Water Pros can help you consider whole-home treatment for your Highland Park home after discussing your goals, plumbing, and installation space. A utility report describes the public system. It is not a reading from one home's tap, where plumbing, fixtures, sample location, and existing treatment can change the experience.
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LOCAL WATER NUMBERS
What Highland Park's report lists
- The report covers January 1 through December 31, 2025 and states that Highland Park tap water met or exceeded all federal and state requirements for safety and quality during 2025.
- The report says Highland Park draws surface water from Lake Michigan through a 54-inch primary intake located one mile from shore.
This report does not publish a hardness figure. Ask us to test your water instead of using a guessed number.
This Consumer Confidence Report describes the municipal water system and reported sampling results. It does not determine water conditions at an individual home, which can be affected by building plumbing, service-line material, fixtures, existing equipment, and local conditions.
HOMES IN THIS AREA
Highland Park's housing age context
The 2020-2024 ACS estimate puts the median year built for Highland Park housing units at 1963, a mid-century housing era. That is context for discussing plumbing access, fixture age, and updates at a specific address, not a condition report for any one home.
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Whole-home and kitchen drinking-water options
We match the approach to the needs of your Highland Park home, its plumbing, and your priorities—not to a one-size-fits-all conclusion from a citywide report.
- Whole-home water softeners for homeowners considering a softening solution.
- Whole-home carbon filtration for homeowners exploring carbon-filtration options.
- Salt-free conditioning where it fits the home and the homeowner's goals.
- Well-water treatment only after laboratory results or a confirmed field test.
- Kitchen tank or tankless reverse osmosis, available only as an add-on to a whole-home installation.
Local Questions
Highland Park water-treatment FAQs
Town FAQ source: 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (2025)
Where does Highland Park municipal water come from?
Highland Park's current Annual Drinking Water Quality Report identifies Lake Michigan surface water as the City's source. It says the City draws the water through a 54-inch primary intake located one mile from shore and treats it at the George B. Prindle Water Treatment Plant.
What does the latest Highland Park report say about water quality?
The report covering January through December 2025 states that Highland Park tap water met or exceeded all federal and state requirements for safety and quality during 2025. It also states that the City collects and analyzes more than 14,000 samples across its water system each year.
Does Highland Park's report tell me what is happening at my faucet?
Not by itself. The report describes Highland Park's municipal system and reported sampling results; a particular home's water can also be affected by its building plumbing, service-line material, fixtures, existing equipment, and local conditions.
Can I add reverse osmosis for drinking water in my Highland Park kitchen?
Yes. Kitchen tank or tankless reverse osmosis can be included as an add-on when we install a whole-home system. We will review placement and installation details for your Highland Park home.
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