Public water system · IL1290050
ActiveAthens
Community water system in Menard County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,575
Service connections
1,830
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Athens are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Athens: frequently asked questions
Is Athens's water safe to drink?
Athens 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 Athens?
Athens (PWSID IL1290050) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Athens serve?
Athens reports serving 4,575 people through 1,830 service connections in Menard County, Illinois.
Where does Athens get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Menard County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | Menard | 4,725 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Menard | Menard | 1,471 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Tallula | Menard | 868 | Community | Groundwater |
| Greenview | Menard | 778 | Community | Groundwater |
| Menard Rural Water Coop | Menard | 753 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Oakford | Menard | 234 | Community | Purchased groundwater |