Public water system · IL0010500
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Community water system in Adams County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
953
Service connections
435
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Nitratecode 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Nitratecode 1040 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1977-06-30 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | No | Archived |
All 7 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.
Mendon: frequently asked questions
Is Mendon's water safe to drink?
Mendon is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IL state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Mendon?
Mendon (PWSID IL0010500) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Mendon serve?
Mendon reports serving 953 people through 435 service connections in Adams County, Illinois.
Where does Mendon get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Adams County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | Adams | 42,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Abs Water Coop | Adams | 6,858 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Mill Creek PWD | Adams | 5,755 | Community | Groundwater |
| Clayton-Camp Point Water Commission | Adams | 2,470 | Community | Groundwater |
| Blessing Hospital | Adams | 2,460 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Payson | Adams | 1,386 | Community | Groundwater |
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