Public water system · IL0295500
ActiveEastern Illinois University
Community water system in Coles County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,500
Service connections
65
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-08-01 | 27 | 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-06-01 | 27 | 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-06-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-11-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-10-06 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1977-06-30 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
Eastern Illinois University: frequently asked questions
Is Eastern Illinois University's water safe to drink?
Eastern Illinois University 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 Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University (PWSID IL0295500) is a state government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Eastern Illinois University serve?
Eastern Illinois University reports serving 5,500 people through 65 service connections in Coles County, Illinois.
Where does Eastern Illinois University get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Coles County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon | Coles | 19,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Charleston | Coles | 17,286 | Community | Surface water |
| Clear Water Service Corp | Coles | 8,900 | Community | Groundwater |
| Embarras Area Water District | Coles | 3,750 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Oakland | Coles | 739 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Cooks Mills Water Association | Coles | 720 | Community | Groundwater |