Public water system · IL0410010
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At a glance
Garrett (PWSID IL0410010) is an active community water system in Douglas County, Illinois. It reports serving 198 people through 70 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2024.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
198
Service connections
70
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Garrett compare with other water systems in Douglas County?
By EPA's size categories, Garrett is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Douglas County has 13 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,421 people per system, and accounts for 1.1% of the 18,473 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Illinois, the 3,872 active systems average 3,204 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Garrett is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Illinois has 1,773 active community water systems, 46% of the state's 3,872 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 348 Illinois systems (9%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Garrett?
EPA lists Garrett as owned by a local government. The IL state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 9 of the 13 active systems in Douglas County (69%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Garrett have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2024. The violations listed here began between January 1996 and August 2024. By type: 3 monitoring and reporting, 2 public notice, recordkeeping or other, 2 required treatment not met and 1 monitoring. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Lead and Copper Rule (3 of them). EPA lists 8 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-02 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-08-01 | Required treatment not metOCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation · code 57 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-01-12 | Required treatment not metOCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation · code 57 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
All 8 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Garrett: frequently asked questions
Who runs Garrett?
Garrett (PWSID IL0410010) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Garrett serve?
Garrett reports serving 198 people through 70 service connections in Douglas County, Illinois.
Where does Garrett get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Garrett have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2024. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Garrett's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2024. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IL state drinking water program.
Where can I find Garrett's water quality report?
As a community water system, Garrett must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Douglas County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola | Douglas | 4,875 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| West Prairie Water Company | Douglas | 4,800 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Arcola | Douglas | 2,927 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Il American-Villa Grove | Douglas | 2,467 | Community | Groundwater |
| Atwood | Douglas | 1,155 | Community | Groundwater |
| Newman | Douglas | 836 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Garrett, PWSID IL0410010, Illinois”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/illinois/garrett-il0410010 (data as of October 1, 2026).