Public water system · IL1171100
ActiveVirden
Community water system in Macoupin County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,274
Service connections
1,559
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2016-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chloraminecode 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-07-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chloraminecode 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Atrazinecode 2050 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Atrazinecode 2050 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Atrazinecode 2050 | Yes | Resolved |
All 8 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.
Virden: frequently asked questions
Is Virden's water safe to drink?
Virden 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 Virden?
Virden (PWSID IL1171100) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Virden serve?
Virden reports serving 3,274 people through 1,559 service connections in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Where does Virden get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Macoupin County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | Macoupin | 6,598 | Community | Surface water |
| Staunton | Macoupin | 5,756 | Community | Surface water |
| Brighton | Macoupin | 5,041 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Gillespie | Macoupin | 3,737 | Community | Surface water |
| Mount Olive | Macoupin | 2,193 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Girard | Macoupin | 1,885 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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