Public water system · IL1450250
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At a glance
Tamaroa (PWSID IL1450250) is an active community water system in Perry County, Illinois. It reports serving 2,197 people through 970 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
2,197
Service connections
970
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Tamaroa compare with other water systems in Perry County?
By EPA's size categories, Tamaroa is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Perry County has 9 active public water systems, and Tamaroa is the 4th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is roughly in line with the county average of 2,113 people per system, and accounts for 12% of the 19,020 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 Tamaroa 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 Tamaroa?
EPA lists Tamaroa 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. 5 of the 9 active systems in Perry County (56%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Tamaroa 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 Tamaroa. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Tamaroa: frequently asked questions
Who runs Tamaroa?
Tamaroa (PWSID IL1450250) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Tamaroa serve?
Tamaroa reports serving 2,197 people through 970 service connections in Perry County, Illinois.
Where does Tamaroa 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 Tamaroa have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Tamaroa'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 Tamaroa's water quality report?
As a community water system, Tamaroa 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 Perry County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquoin | Perry | 7,169 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Pinckneyville | Perry | 5,804 | Community | Surface water |
| Pinckneyville Correctional Center | Perry | 2,470 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Willisville | Perry | 799 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Cutler | Perry | 463 | Community | Groundwater |
| Crossroads MHP | Perry | 53 | 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, “Tamaroa, PWSID IL1450250, Illinois”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/illinois/tamaroa-il1450250 (data as of October 1, 2026).