Public water system · IL1890500
ActiveRichview
At a glance
Richview (PWSID IL1890500) is an active community water system in Washington County, Illinois. It reports serving 251 people through 186 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 2 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
251
Service connections
186
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Richview compare with other water systems in Washington County?
By EPA's size categories, Richview 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 1.2% 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 Richview 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 Richview?
EPA lists Richview 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 Richview have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 2 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025. The violations listed here began between January 2021 and July 2025. By type: 1 reporting and 1 monitoring and reporting. The contaminants or rules involved are Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Chlorine. EPA lists 1 as unaddressed and 1 as resolved. Unaddressed means the violation is not resolved or archived and is not yet covered by formal enforcement. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | ReportingNotification, Known or Potential LSL · code 4H | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2021-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
All 2 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.
Richview: frequently asked questions
Who runs Richview?
Richview (PWSID IL1890500) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Richview serve?
Richview reports serving 251 people through 186 service connections in Washington County, Illinois.
Where does Richview 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 Richview have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 2 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025. 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.
Is Richview'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 records list 2 violations for this system; none is health-based, and the most recent began in July 2025. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the IL state drinking water program.
Where can I find Richview's water quality report?
As a community water system, Richview 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, “Richview, PWSID IL1890500, Illinois”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/illinois/richview-il1890500 (data as of October 1, 2026).