A81/100

ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,331 people · Illinois

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
IL0335030
Violations
11

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – March 5, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION

Is ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION water safe to drink?

ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION detected?

66 contaminants were tested in ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION have any EPA violations?

Yes, ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON.

How many people does ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION serve?

ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION serves approximately 11,331 people, Illinois.

What type of water does ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION provide?

ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is IL0335030.

How does ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION compare to other utilities in Illinois?

ROBINSON-PALESTINE WATER COMMISSION scores 81/100 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.