Public water system · IL0490050
ActiveAltamont
Community water system in Effingham County, Illinois, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,300
Service connections
1,100
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-06-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-10-30 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-11-22 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-04-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-01-01 | 27 | 2920 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-04-01 | 03 | 1024 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-04-01 | 03 | 1015 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-04-01 | 03 | 1025 | No | Resolved |
Altamont: frequently asked questions
Is Altamont's water safe to drink?
Altamont is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IL state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Altamont?
Altamont (PWSID IL0490050) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Altamont serve?
Altamont reports serving 2,300 people through 1,100 service connections in Effingham County, Illinois.
Where does Altamont get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Effingham County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon Water System | Effingham | 16,654 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Effingham County Surface Water System | Effingham | 12,293 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Effingham | Effingham | 12,252 | Community | Surface water |
| Lake Sara Area Water Co-Op, Inc.. | Effingham | 3,352 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Springfield | Effingham | 3,100 | Community | Groundwater |
| Guyton | Effingham | 2,394 | Community | Groundwater |