Public water system · IL0710300
ActiveOquawka
Community water system in Henderson County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,125
Service connections
650
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-12-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1977-06-30 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
Oquawka: frequently asked questions
Is Oquawka's water safe to drink?
Oquawka 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 Oquawka?
Oquawka (PWSID IL0710300) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Oquawka serve?
Oquawka reports serving 1,125 people through 650 service connections in Henderson County, Illinois.
Where does Oquawka get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Henderson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, City of | Henderson | 79,278 | Community | Surface water |
| Henderson Water Utility/North | Henderson | 31,705 | Community | Surface water |
| Lexington Water Systems | Henderson | 26,322 | Community | Surface water |
| West Cedar Creek MUD | Henderson | 24,414 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Athens | Henderson | 17,934 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Henderson County Water District | Henderson | 17,447 | Community | Purchased surface water |