Public water system · IL0950100
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Community water system in Knox County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
483
Service connections
239
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-02-25 | 76 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-02-25 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-09-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 2003-01-01 | 03 | 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1985-07-01 | 02 | 1025 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1982-07-01 | 02 | 1025 | Yes | Archived |
Altona: frequently asked questions
Is Altona's water safe to drink?
Altona 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 Altona?
Altona (PWSID IL0950100) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Altona serve?
Altona reports serving 483 people through 239 service connections in Knox County, Illinois.
Where does Altona get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Knox County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Utilities Board - Kub | Knox | 254,671 | Community | Surface water |
| First U.D. of Knox County | Knox | 115,531 | Community | Surface water |
| Hallsdale-Powell U.D. | Knox | 84,315 | Community | Surface water |
| West Knox Utility District | Knox | 77,825 | Community | Surface water |
| Knox-Chapman Utility District | Knox | 41,311 | Community | Surface water |
| Galesburg | Knox | 31,620 | Community | Groundwater |