Public water system · IL1890350
ActiveNew Minden
At a glance
New Minden (PWSID IL1890350) is an active community water system in Washington County, Illinois. It reports serving 343 people through 137 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
343
Service connections
137
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does New Minden compare with other water systems in Washington County?
By EPA's size categories, New Minden is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Washington County has 15 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,367 people per system, and accounts for 1.7% of the 20,507 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 New Minden 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 New Minden?
EPA lists New Minden 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 15 active systems in Washington County (60%) are also owned by a local government.
Does New Minden 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 New Minden. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
New Minden: frequently asked questions
Who runs New Minden?
New Minden (PWSID IL1890350) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does New Minden serve?
New Minden reports serving 343 people through 137 service connections in Washington County, Illinois.
Where does New Minden 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 New Minden have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is New Minden'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 New Minden's water quality report?
As a community water system, New Minden 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 Washington County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Water Company | Washington | 11,374 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Nashville | Washington | 3,230 | Community | Surface water |
| Okawville | Washington | 1,457 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Irvington | Washington | 1,081 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Hoyleton Rwc | Washington | 1,020 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Hoyleton | Washington | 658 | 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, “New Minden, PWSID IL1890350, Illinois”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/illinois/new-minden-il1890350 (data as of October 1, 2026).