B72/100
ERIE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,600 people · Illinois
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IL1950200
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
5
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 23, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 2Unresolved
Consumer confidence report — content deficiency
When: April 2, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 – January 31, 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, 2021 – October 18, 2021Rule: 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 ERIE
Is ERIE water safe to drink?
ERIE water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ERIE detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ERIE's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ERIE have any EPA violations?
Yes, ERIE has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does ERIE serve?
ERIE serves approximately 1,600 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Erie.
What type of water does ERIE provide?
ERIE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL1950200.
How does ERIE compare to other utilities in Illinois?
ERIE scores 72/100 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.