Public water system · IL1250010
ActiveForest City
Community water system in Mason County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
222
Service connections
89
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2008-10-01 | 03 | 2015 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-12-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1998-06-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Forest City: frequently asked questions
Is Forest City's water safe to drink?
Forest City 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 Forest City?
Forest City (PWSID IL1250010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Forest City serve?
Forest City reports serving 222 people through 89 service connections in Mason County, Illinois.
Where does Forest City get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Mason County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton City of | Mason | 15,089 | Community | Groundwater |
| Maysville Utility Commission | Mason | 11,263 | Community | Surface water |
| Ludington | Mason | 8,184 | Community | Surface water |
| Western Lewis Rectorville Water District | Mason | 6,534 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Point Pleasant Water Works | Mason | 5,146 | Community | Groundwater |
| Buffalo Trail Water Assoc | Mason | 4,514 | Community | Purchased surface water |