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ARCOLA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,927 people · Illinois

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
IL0410050
Violations
17

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – November 7, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Consumer confidence report — content deficiency

When: November 22, 2021 – March 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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 ARCOLA

Is ARCOLA water safe to drink?

ARCOLA water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ARCOLA detected?

1 contaminants were tested in ARCOLA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does ARCOLA have any EPA violations?

Yes, ARCOLA has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does ARCOLA serve?

ARCOLA serves approximately 2,927 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Arcola.

What type of water does ARCOLA provide?

ARCOLA sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL0410050.

How does ARCOLA compare to other utilities in Illinois?

ARCOLA scores 59/100 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.

Cities Served

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