Lemont Water Department

Worst water quality of anywhere I’ve lived by far. Water tastes practically like Gatorade. So salty and full of minerals, you can barely drink it. So hard that is has completely eroded new faucets within 4 years that two have completely eroded and handles snapped off. The mineral build up on showers, faucets and sinks are like stalagmites. Kitchen sink in our newly purchased house was cracked from erosion when we moved in. Also, water cost is nearly twice the price compared to our previous house in Downers Grove. We have had to spend thousands accounting for this terrible water quality including a softener, reverse osmosis filter, and new sink/faucet hardware across our house. Pretty sure it barely even pass all EPA regulations, and certainly is above suggested containment levels, regardless of legal limits.

It’s really a shame that this is allowed to happen. We love Lemont, and sincerely hope that this problem is address or somehow improves over time.