F0/100
MANHATTAN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,340 people · Illinois
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IL1970550
Violations
44
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 MANHATTAN
Is MANHATTAN water safe to drink?
MANHATTAN water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 44 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MANHATTAN detected?
31 contaminants were tested in MANHATTAN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MANHATTAN have any EPA violations?
Yes, MANHATTAN has 44 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 21 are health-based violations.
How many people does MANHATTAN serve?
MANHATTAN serves approximately 10,340 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Manhattan.
What type of water does MANHATTAN provide?
MANHATTAN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL1970550.
How does MANHATTAN compare to other utilities in Illinois?
MANHATTAN 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.