A83/100
NEW ATHENS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,970 people · Illinois
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL1631050
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – June 18, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – January 30, 2024Enforcement: 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 NEW ATHENS
Is NEW ATHENS water safe to drink?
NEW ATHENS water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEW ATHENS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in NEW ATHENS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NEW ATHENS have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW ATHENS has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEW ATHENS serve?
NEW ATHENS serves approximately 1,970 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: New Athens.
What type of water does NEW ATHENS provide?
NEW ATHENS 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 IL1631050.
How does NEW ATHENS compare to other utilities in Illinois?
NEW ATHENS scores 83/100 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.