Public water system · IL0730700
ActiveOrion
Community water system in Henry County, Illinois, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,754
Service connections
850
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-13 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-08-22 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2023-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-10-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 1977-06-30 | 03 | 4000 | No | Archived |
Orion: frequently asked questions
Is Orion's water safe to drink?
Orion 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 Orion?
Orion (PWSID IL0730700) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Orion serve?
Orion reports serving 1,754 people through 850 service connections in Henry County, Illinois.
Where does Orion get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Henry County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Water Authority | Henry | 187,437 | Community | Surface water |
| Upper Smith River Water Supply | Henry | 29,721 | Community | Surface water |
| New Castle Utilities | Henry | 19,880 | Community | Groundwater |
| Henry County Water District #2 | Henry | 17,716 | Community | Groundwater |
| Mcdonough | Henry | 16,187 | Community | Surface water |
| Paris Bd of Public Utilities | Henry | 12,874 | Community | Groundwater |