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 | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2016-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-04-01 | 27 | 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-07-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | 27 | 1006 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-04-01 | 02 | 2050 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-01-01 | 02 | 2050 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-10-01 | 02 | 2050 | Yes | Resolved |
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 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 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 |