Public water system · IL2030050
ActiveBenson
Community water system in Woodford County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
401
Service connections
215
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-02 | 57 | 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-01-01 | 03 | 4010 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-02-08 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-02-08 | 76 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-09-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1993-10-01 | 51 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-07-01 | 03 | 2991 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-07-01 | 03 | 2969 | No | Resolved |
Benson: frequently asked questions
Is Benson's water safe to drink?
Benson 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 Benson?
Benson (PWSID IL2030050) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Benson serve?
Benson reports serving 401 people through 215 service connections in Woodford County, Illinois.
Where does Benson get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Woodford County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles Water System | Woodford | 17,822 | Community | Surface water |
| Eureka | Woodford | 5,216 | Community | Groundwater |
| Caterpillar Trail PWD | Woodford | 5,125 | Community | Groundwater |
| So Woodford Co Water District | Woodford | 4,218 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Metamora | Woodford | 3,895 | Community | Groundwater |
| El Paso | Woodford | 2,812 | Community | Groundwater |