Water Quality: Mt. Sterling, IL
4 water systems • 5,076 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Mt. Sterling is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,076 people, and has 5 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Mt. Sterling's violation count is 83% below the national average for Illinois.
Water Systems Serving Mt. Sterling
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT STERLING | IL0090100 | Groundwater | 3,271 | 4 |
| WESTERN IL CORRECTIONAL CENTER | IL0090010 | Groundwater | 1,600 | 1 |
| MOUND STATION | IL0090050 | Groundwater | 122 | 0 |
| CLAYTON WORK CAMP | IL0010150 | Groundwater | 83 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.