Public water system · IL1670300
ActiveChatham
Community water system in Sangamon County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
16,423
Service connections
6,569
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-09-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-11-30 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-08-25 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-10-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
Chatham: frequently asked questions
Is Chatham's water safe to drink?
Chatham 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 Chatham?
Chatham (PWSID IL1670300) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Chatham serve?
Chatham reports serving 16,423 people through 6,569 service connections in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Where does Chatham get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Sangamon County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | Sangamon | 117,444 | Community | Surface water |
| Curran-Gardner Township PWD | Sangamon | 6,651 | Community | Groundwater |
| Williamsville | Sangamon | 6,198 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Auburn | Sangamon | 4,574 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Riverton | Sangamon | 4,279 | Community | Groundwater |
| Rochester | Sangamon | 3,856 | Community | Purchased surface water |