Public water system · IL1090200
ActiveColchester
Community water system in McDonough County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,395
Service connections
620
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-03-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-02-11 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-02-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-02-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-12-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-12-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-05-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-04-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-03-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-03-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-08-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
Colchester: frequently asked questions
Is Colchester's water safe to drink?
Colchester 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 Colchester?
Colchester (PWSID IL1090200) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Colchester serve?
Colchester reports serving 1,395 people through 620 service connections in McDonough County, Illinois.
Where does Colchester get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in McDonough County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb | McDonough | 15,051 | Community | Surface water |
| Western Illinois University | McDonough | 8,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bushnell | McDonough | 2,972 | Community | Groundwater |
| West Prairie Water Co-Op | McDonough | 2,395 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Blandinsville | McDonough | 569 | Community | Surface water |
| Good Hope | McDonough | 536 | Community | Groundwater |