A85/100
PITTSBURG — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,948 people · Illinois
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL1990600
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 PITTSBURG
Is PITTSBURG water safe to drink?
PITTSBURG water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PITTSBURG detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PITTSBURG's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PITTSBURG have any EPA violations?
Yes, PITTSBURG has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does PITTSBURG serve?
PITTSBURG serves approximately 2,948 people, Illinois. The system provides water to 1 community: Pittsburg.
What type of water does PITTSBURG provide?
PITTSBURG 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 IL1990600.
How does PITTSBURG compare to other utilities in Illinois?
PITTSBURG scores 85/100 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.