Public water system · IL0775420
ActiveBuncombe Water District
Community water system in Jackson County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,030
Service connections
412
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | 41 | 0800 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-08-01 | 27 | 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | 46 | 2920 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-04-01 | 46 | 2920 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-06-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-01-02 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-10-30 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
Buncombe Water District: frequently asked questions
Is Buncombe Water District's water safe to drink?
Buncombe Water District 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 Buncombe Water District?
Buncombe Water District (PWSID IL0775420) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Buncombe Water District serve?
Buncombe Water District reports serving 1,030 people through 412 service connections in Jackson County, Illinois.
Where does Buncombe Water District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Pws | Jackson | 120,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Medford Water Commission | Jackson | 106,068 | Community | Surface water |
| Lees Summit Pws | Jackson | 99,400 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Blue Springs Pws | Jackson | 61,084 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Section & Dutton, Water Works Bd. of | Jackson | 35,259 | Community | Surface water |
| Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority | Jackson | 33,601 | Community | Purchased surface water |