BROWNSTOWN

PWSID: IL0510100 · Brownstown, IL · Serves 740 people

Health Violations

BROWNSTOWN has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
740
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

BROWNSTOWN (PWSID IL0510100) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 740 people in Brownstown, IL, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Illinois drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2012–2023.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Illinois state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
IL0510100
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Brownstown, IL
Population Served
740
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 1, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BROWNSTOWN water safe to drink?
BROWNSTOWN has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does BROWNSTOWN serve?
BROWNSTOWN serves 740 people in Brownstown, IL. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BROWNSTOWN have?
BROWNSTOWN has 5 total violations on record spanning 2012–2023. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BROWNSTOWN water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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