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CHRISTOPHER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,072 people · Illinois

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0550150
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

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

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

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024Enforcement: 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, 2021 – January 28, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 CHRISTOPHER

Is CHRISTOPHER water safe to drink?

CHRISTOPHER water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has CHRISTOPHER detected?

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

Does CHRISTOPHER have any EPA violations?

Yes, CHRISTOPHER has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MON.

How many people does CHRISTOPHER serve?

CHRISTOPHER serves approximately 3,072 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Christopher.

What type of water does CHRISTOPHER provide?

CHRISTOPHER 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 IL0550150.

How does CHRISTOPHER compare to other utilities in Illinois?

CHRISTOPHER scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Christopher