A87/100
NEW BADEN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,178 people · Illinois
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL0274700
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2025 – September 15, 2025Enforcement: 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 BADEN
Is NEW BADEN water safe to drink?
NEW BADEN water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEW BADEN detected?
31 contaminants were tested in NEW BADEN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NEW BADEN have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW BADEN has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEW BADEN serve?
NEW BADEN serves approximately 4,178 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: New Baden.
What type of water does NEW BADEN provide?
NEW BADEN 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 IL0274700.
How does NEW BADEN compare to other utilities in Illinois?
NEW BADEN scores 87/100 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.