C43/100
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,000 people · Illinois
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
IL1095510
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Is WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY water safe to drink?
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 13 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY serve?
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY serves approximately 8,000 people, Illinois.
What type of water does WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY provide?
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 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 IL1095510.
How does WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY compare to other utilities in Illinois?
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY scores 43/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Illinois state page for a full comparison of water systems.