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GERMANTOWN — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,537 people · Illinois

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0270350
Violations
18

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.78 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 26, 2025 – May 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 26, 2025 – May 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 12, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – June 2, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 1 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

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 GERMANTOWN

Is GERMANTOWN water safe to drink?

GERMANTOWN water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has GERMANTOWN detected?

2 contaminants were tested in GERMANTOWN's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GERMANTOWN have any EPA violations?

Yes, GERMANTOWN has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MON, MR.

How many people does GERMANTOWN serve?

GERMANTOWN serves approximately 1,537 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Germantown.

What type of water does GERMANTOWN provide?

GERMANTOWN 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 IL0270350.

How does GERMANTOWN compare to other utilities in Illinois?

GERMANTOWN scores 74/100 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.

Cities Served

Germantown