A98/100
NEWTON — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,977 people · Illinois
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
IL0790100
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 NEWTON
Is NEWTON water safe to drink?
NEWTON water receives a grade of A (98/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEWTON detected?
1 contaminants were tested in NEWTON's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NEWTON have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEWTON has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MR.
How many people does NEWTON serve?
NEWTON serves approximately 2,977 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Newton.
What type of water does NEWTON provide?
NEWTON sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL0790100.
How does NEWTON compare to other utilities in Illinois?
NEWTON scores 98/100 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.