Public water system · IL1730050
ActiveCowden
Community water system in Shelby County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
612
Service connections
312
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2020-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-02-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 2001-02-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1977-06-30 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
Cowden: frequently asked questions
Is Cowden's water safe to drink?
Cowden 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 Cowden?
Cowden (PWSID IL1730050) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Cowden serve?
Cowden reports serving 612 people through 312 service connections in Shelby County, Illinois.
Where does Cowden get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Shelby County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Light, Gas, & Water | Shelby | 659,500 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bartlett Water System | Shelby | 57,129 | Community | Groundwater |
| Collierville Water Dept | Shelby | 51,972 | Community | Groundwater |
| Alabaster Water Board | Shelby | 41,061 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Shelby County Commission-Water Services | Shelby | 40,101 | Community | Surface water |
| Pelham Water Works | Shelby | 38,703 | Community | Purchased surface water |