When: July 13, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2024 – November 5, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – July 12, 2023Enforcement: 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: April 1, 2023 – July 12, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Other non-health-based violation
When: March 1, 2023 – July 12, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2022 – February 3, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 29, 2022 – February 3, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Other non-health-based violation
When: August 31, 2022 – October 13, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – July 12, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Consumer confidence report — content deficiency
When: July 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2022 – July 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: April 1, 2022 – July 7, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2021 – September 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 CHRISMAN
Is CHRISMAN water safe to drink?
CHRISMAN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 70 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CHRISMAN detected?
2 contaminants were tested in CHRISMAN's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CHRISMAN have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHRISMAN has 70 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 36 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHRISMAN serve?
CHRISMAN serves approximately 1,200 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Chrisman.
What type of water does CHRISMAN provide?
CHRISMAN sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL0450100.
How does CHRISMAN compare to other utilities in Illinois?
CHRISMAN scores 0/100 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.