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B67/100

ATHENS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,575 people · Illinois

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IL1290050
Violations
33

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 11, 2024 – June 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: 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, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 ATHENS

Is ATHENS water safe to drink?

ATHENS water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has ATHENS detected?

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

Does ATHENS have any EPA violations?

Yes, ATHENS has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON.

How many people does ATHENS serve?

ATHENS serves approximately 4,575 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Athens.

What type of water does ATHENS provide?

ATHENS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL1290050.

How does ATHENS compare to other utilities in Illinois?

ATHENS scores 67/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Athens