A93/100
FAIRBURY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,633 people · Illinois
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
IL1050350
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 FAIRBURY
Is FAIRBURY water safe to drink?
FAIRBURY water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FAIRBURY detected?
31 contaminants were tested in FAIRBURY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FAIRBURY have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAIRBURY has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does FAIRBURY serve?
FAIRBURY serves approximately 3,633 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairbury.
What type of water does FAIRBURY provide?
FAIRBURY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL1050350.
How does FAIRBURY compare to other utilities in Illinois?
FAIRBURY scores 93/100 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.