Public water system · IL0770500
ActiveMurphysboro
Community water system in Jackson County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
10,241
Service connections
4,177
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-04-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | 02 | 1009 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-02-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1993-02-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-05-20 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
Murphysboro: frequently asked questions
Is Murphysboro's water safe to drink?
Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro?
Murphysboro (PWSID IL0770500) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Murphysboro serve?
Murphysboro reports serving 10,241 people through 4,177 service connections in Jackson County, Illinois.
Where does Murphysboro get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Pws | Jackson | 120,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Medford Water Commission | Jackson | 106,068 | Community | Surface water |
| Lees Summit Pws | Jackson | 99,400 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Blue Springs Pws | Jackson | 61,084 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Section & Dutton, Water Works Bd. of | Jackson | 35,259 | Community | Surface water |
| Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority | Jackson | 33,601 | Community | Purchased surface water |