Public water system · IL0490250
ActiveEffingham
Community water system in Effingham County, Illinois, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
12,252
Service connections
5,300
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Effingham are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Effingham: frequently asked questions
Is Effingham's water safe to drink?
Effingham 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 Effingham?
Effingham (PWSID IL0490250) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Effingham serve?
Effingham reports serving 12,252 people through 5,300 service connections in Effingham County, Illinois.
Where does Effingham get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Effingham County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon Water System | Effingham | 16,654 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Effingham County Surface Water System | Effingham | 12,293 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lake Sara Area Water Co-Op, Inc.. | Effingham | 3,352 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Springfield | Effingham | 3,100 | Community | Groundwater |
| Guyton | Effingham | 2,394 | Community | Groundwater |
| Altamont | Effingham | 2,300 | Community | Surface water |