F19/100
ASHLAND — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,333 people · Illinois
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0170100
Violations
41
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 ASHLAND
Is ASHLAND water safe to drink?
ASHLAND water receives a grade of F (19/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 41 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ASHLAND detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ASHLAND's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ASHLAND have any EPA violations?
Yes, ASHLAND has 41 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MON, MR, Other. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does ASHLAND serve?
ASHLAND serves approximately 1,333 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Ashland.
What type of water does ASHLAND provide?
ASHLAND sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is IL0170100.
How does ASHLAND compare to other utilities in Illinois?
ASHLAND scores 19/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.