A87/100
EATON PWD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,655 people · Illinois
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
IL0335100
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
5
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: August 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2025 – July 13, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 – February 1, 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 EATON PWD
Is EATON PWD water safe to drink?
EATON PWD water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has EATON PWD detected?
1 contaminants were tested in EATON PWD's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does EATON PWD have any EPA violations?
Yes, EATON PWD has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does EATON PWD serve?
EATON PWD serves approximately 1,655 people, Illinois.
What type of water does EATON PWD provide?
EATON PWD sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL0335100.
How does EATON PWD compare to other utilities in Illinois?
EATON PWD scores 87/100 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.