C54/100
ALTAMONT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,300 people · Illinois
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0490050
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALTAMONT
Is ALTAMONT water safe to drink?
ALTAMONT water receives a grade of C (54/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 22 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ALTAMONT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ALTAMONT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ALTAMONT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALTAMONT has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include TT, Other, MCL. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does ALTAMONT serve?
ALTAMONT serves approximately 2,300 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Altamont.
What type of water does ALTAMONT provide?
ALTAMONT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IL0490050.
How does ALTAMONT compare to other utilities in Illinois?
ALTAMONT scores 54/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.