Public water system · IL0770540
ActiveMurphysboro Lsrc
At a glance
Murphysboro Lsrc (PWSID IL0770540) is an active community water system in Jackson County, Illinois. It reports serving 167 people through 15 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a state government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
167
Service connections
15
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Murphysboro Lsrc compare with other water systems in Jackson County?
By EPA's size categories, Murphysboro Lsrc is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Jackson County has 25 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 2,289 people per system, and accounts for 0.3% of the 57,218 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 Murphysboro Lsrc 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 surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 619 Illinois systems (16%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Murphysboro Lsrc?
EPA lists Murphysboro Lsrc as owned by a state 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. 1 of the 25 active systems in Jackson County (4%) are also owned by a state government.
Does Murphysboro Lsrc have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Murphysboro Lsrc. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Murphysboro Lsrc: frequently asked questions
Who runs Murphysboro Lsrc?
Murphysboro Lsrc (PWSID IL0770540) is a community water system owned by a state government. It is regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Murphysboro Lsrc serve?
Murphysboro Lsrc reports serving 167 people through 15 service connections in Jackson County, Illinois.
Where does Murphysboro Lsrc get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Murphysboro Lsrc have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Murphysboro Lsrc'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 Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IL state drinking water program.
Where can I find Murphysboro Lsrc's water quality report?
As a community water system, Murphysboro Lsrc 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 Jackson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | Jackson | 22,107 | Community | Surface water |
| Murphysboro | Jackson | 10,241 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| South Highway PWD | Jackson | 4,972 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Murdale PWD | Jackson | 4,963 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lakeside PWD | Jackson | 3,065 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| De Soto | Jackson | 1,910 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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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, “Murphysboro Lsrc, PWSID IL0770540, Illinois”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/illinois/murphysboro-lsrc-il0770540 (data as of October 1, 2026).