Public water system · IL0510200
ActiveRamsey
Community water system in Fayette County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
966
Service connections
458
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-03-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-05-21 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-09-29 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-02 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1998-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Ramsey: frequently asked questions
Is Ramsey's water safe to drink?
Ramsey is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IL state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Ramsey?
Ramsey (PWSID IL0510200) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Ramsey serve?
Ramsey reports serving 966 people through 458 service connections in Fayette County, Illinois.
Where does Ramsey get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Fayette County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | Fayette | 7,616 | Community | Surface water |
| Fayette Water Company | Fayette | 5,608 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| St Elmo | Fayette | 1,272 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Brownstown | Fayette | 740 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Vandalia Correctional Center | Fayette | 700 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Farina | Fayette | 540 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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