Public water system · IL0290100
ActiveCharleston
Community water system in Coles County, Illinois, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
17,286
Service connections
7,000
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2023-10-01 | 27 | 1011 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-11-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1997-06-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
| 1996-11-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
| 1996-07-01 | 53 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-04-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-12-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1977-06-30 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
Charleston: frequently asked questions
Is Charleston's water safe to drink?
Charleston 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 Charleston?
Charleston (PWSID IL0290100) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Charleston serve?
Charleston reports serving 17,286 people through 7,000 service connections in Coles County, Illinois.
Where does Charleston get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Coles County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon | Coles | 19,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Clear Water Service Corp | Coles | 8,900 | Community | Groundwater |
| Eastern Illinois University | Coles | 5,500 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Embarras Area Water District | Coles | 3,750 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Oakland | Coles | 739 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Cooks Mills Water Association | Coles | 720 | Community | Groundwater |