FORSYTH

PWSID: IL1150200 · Forsyth, IL · Serves 3,490 people

Health Violations

FORSYTH has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,490
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

FORSYTH (PWSID IL1150200) 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 3,490 people in Forsyth, IL, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Illinois drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2008–2021.

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)
IL1150200
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Forsyth, IL
Population Served
3,490
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2021
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Aug 19, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FORSYTH water safe to drink?
FORSYTH has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 FORSYTH serve?
FORSYTH serves 3,490 people in Forsyth, IL. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FORSYTH have?
FORSYTH has 2 total violations on record spanning 2008–2021. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FORSYTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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