MOUNT CARMEL

PWSID: IL1850200 · Mt Carmel, IL · Serves 7,015 people

Health Violations

MOUNT CARMEL has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
7,015
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

MOUNT CARMEL (PWSID IL1850200) 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 7,015 people in Mt Carmel, IL, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Illinois drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Chloroform. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

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)
IL1850200
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Mt Carmel, IL
Population Served
7,015
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chloroform 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOUNT CARMEL water safe to drink?
MOUNT CARMEL has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 MOUNT CARMEL serve?
MOUNT CARMEL serves 7,015 people in Mt Carmel, IL. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MOUNT CARMEL have?
MOUNT CARMEL has 1 total violation on record spanning 2025–2025. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MOUNT CARMEL water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Chloroform.

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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