Huntley, IL, is located in both Kane and McHenry counties with a current population of just under 23,000. For residents and businesses, the primary source of drinking water, both tap and bottled, comes from lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds, springs, and groundwater wells. When the water travels over the land’s surface or through the ground, natural occurring minerals and, in some specific cases, radioactive materials, are dissolved while other substances are picked up from the presence of humans and animals.
There is the possibility contaminants may be present in source water – some of these contaminants include viruses, bacteria, and other microbial contaminants which come from septic systems, sewage treatment plants, wildlife, and agricultural livestock. Salts and metals may also be present along with other inorganic contaminants, which can be caused by natural occurrences such as urban storm water runoff, wastewater charges, gas and oil production, as well as farming and mining.
Website: https://www.huntley.il.us/