Element Definition
Community water supply wells are defined as groundwater wells that serve a public water system providing water for human consumption to at least 15 service connections or regularly serving at least 25 individuals for at least 60 days per year. For this element, community water supply wells include only wells recorded in official state groundwater and public water supply databases that meet this regulatory definition.
Mapped Feature Description
This element is displayed as point features representing the reported surface locations of community water supply wells in Illinois. Each point corresponds to a documented well associated with a regulated public water supply system. The map does not depict well construction details, pumping rates, capture zones, setback areas, or aquifer boundaries beyond the point location.
Source: Community Water Supply Wells (Map Series 2006 – 01)
Suitability Classifications
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| Classification | Criteria (Distance, Miles) |
|---|---|
| Less Suitable | 0-0.08 |
| Suitable | 0.08-0.5 |
| More Suitable | 0.5-1 |
| Most Suitable | >1 |
| More Information Needed | N/A |