CARBONDALE

PWSID: IL0770150 · Carbondale, IL · Serves 22,107 people

Health Violations

CARBONDALE has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
22,107
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Surface Water

CARBONDALE (PWSID IL0770150) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 22,107 people in Carbondale, IL, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Illinois drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chloroform, Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2018–2024.

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)
IL0770150
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Carbondale, IL
Population Served
22,107
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chloroform 8 8
Turbidity 2 2

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2024
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2024
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2018
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CARBONDALE water safe to drink?
CARBONDALE has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does CARBONDALE serve?
CARBONDALE serves 22,107 people in Carbondale, IL. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CARBONDALE have?
CARBONDALE has 10 total violations on record spanning 2018–2024. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CARBONDALE water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Chloroform, Turbidity.

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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