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EMBARRAS AREA WATER DISTRICT

Illinois — Community Water System — PWSID: IL0290020

System Information

PWSIDIL0290020
System NameEMBARRAS AREA WATER DISTRICT
System TypeCommunity Water System
Water SourceGround Water Purchased
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypePrivate
EPA Region05
Serves SchoolNo
WholesalerNo
First ReportedMay 31, 2002
Last ReportedDec 4, 2025

Location & Contact

StateIllinois
CityCHARLESTON
ZIP Code61920
Address1021 OLIVE AVENUE
OrganizationLEE, BRUCE
Phone217-348-3344

Population & Service

Population Served3,750
Service Connections1,500

Drinking Water Violations (20)

This water system has 20 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.

Begin Date End Date Contaminant Category Health-Based Major Measured Federal MCL State MCL Status Return to Compliance Rule
Jul 1, 2019 — Consumer Confidence Rule Other No No — — — Resolved Jun 1, 2020 Consumer Confidence Rule
Jul 1, 2019 — Consumer Confidence Rule Other No No — — — Resolved Jun 1, 2020 Consumer Confidence Rule
Oct 1, 2013 Dec 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2013 Dec 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2013 Dec 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2013 Dec 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2013 Dec 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2013 Dec 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Sep 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Sep 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .088 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .088 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 TTHM MCL Yes No .088 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2005 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Jul 1, 2006 Lead and Copper Rule

About This Water System

Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.

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