F0/100

LAHARPE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,200 people · Illinois

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
IL0670450
Violations
37

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Consumer confidence report — content deficiency

When: April 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: 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 LAHARPE

Is LAHARPE water safe to drink?

LAHARPE water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LAHARPE detected?

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

Does LAHARPE have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAHARPE has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 21 are health-based violations.

How many people does LAHARPE serve?

LAHARPE serves approximately 1,200 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: La Harpe.

What type of water does LAHARPE provide?

LAHARPE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL0670450.

How does LAHARPE compare to other utilities in Illinois?

LAHARPE scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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